Plasma concentrations of the antioxidants beta-carotene and alpha-tocopheral in relation to lung function
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The link between plasma antioxidants beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol, and lung function in Dutch adults aged between 20 and 59 has been studied. It was found that those with a high plasma beta-carotene had a higher forced vital capacity (FVC) than those with a low plasma beta-carotene concentration. The difference for forced expiratory volume (FEV) between high and low rates of plasma beta-carotene tended towards a similar positive direction.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1999
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Plasma kinetics in man of epicatechin from black chocolate
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The plasma kinetics of epicatechin from black chocolate was evaluated in a sample of eight apparently healthy males. The plasma concentrations of epicatechin and theobromine increased after chocolate consumption. The plasma kinetics of both substrates correlated well with the dose of chocolate. These indicated that epicatechin is absorbed from chocolate and is easily eliminated from plasma.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1999
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