Passive smoking induces oxidant damage preventable by vitamin C

Article Abstract:

The oxidant damage to heart and lungs during exposure to passive smoking is explored. Vitamin C offers antioxidant protection.

Passive smoking

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Vitamin C nutriture and risk of atherosclerotic heart disease

Article Abstract:

Low vitamin C status may contribute to complications of atherosclerotic heart disease, according to two new studies. Although conclusive evidence is still missing, the benefits of vitamin C in the context of atherosclerotic heart disease are becoming more clear. Specifically, vitamin C deficiency in Finnish men without previous heart disease was related to an increased risk of myocardial infarction after five years. Vitamin C may prevent disease manifestations in patients with a history of angina or heart attack rather than improving the overall level of atherosclerosis.

Complications and side effects, Heart diseases, Nutritional aspects, Vitamin C in human nutrition

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Evidence that diet modification reduces in vivo oxidant damage

Article Abstract:

A study altering fruit, vegetable and fat intake in healthy adults supports the hypothesis that changed dietary patterns may decrease the risk of atherosclerosis by favorably altering the balance of oxidant defense and damage.

United States

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