Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E: the protective micronutrients

Article Abstract:

Beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E appear to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. They probably do this by inhibiting the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein, a process thought to be the initiation of the disease. Long-term studies of large groups of health professionals have confirmed that vitamin E can reduce the risk of heart disease. All three vitamins also reduce the risk of cancer as well as macular degeneration.

Prevention, Coronary heart disease, Vitamin E, Beta carotene

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Does vitamin C intake protect against lead toxicity?

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Research presented concerns the relationship between vitamin C intake or ascorbic acid and blood lead concentrations. Findings suggest ascorbic acid levels are inversely linked with a prevalence of high blood lead concentrations.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Public health

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Lead as a risk factor for hypertension in women

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Lead may be a risk factor in hypertension for women. Bone lead concentrations have been compared for such factors as body mass index, dietary sodium intake, age, and family history of hypertension.

Hypertension, Women, Causes of, Women's health, Health risk assessment

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