| Literature DB >> 18667016 |
Jean-Marc Zingg1, Angelo Azzi, Mohsen Meydani.
Abstract
Polymorphisms in genes involved in vitamin E uptake, distribution, metabolism, and molecular action may be important determinants for the protective effects of vitamin E supplementation. The haptoglobin 2-2 polymorphism is associated with increased production of oxygen free radicals and reduces levels of vitamin E and C; the consequent elevated risk for cardiovascular disease can be prevented by vitamin E supplementation.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18667016 DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2008.00050.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Rev ISSN: 0029-6643 Impact factor: 7.110