Effect of antioxidants on coronary risk markers in hypercholesterolaemia
Antioxidants have been suggested to play a role in preventing atherosclerosis . Several vitamins and anti-oxidant properties, such as vitamin E and C, are thought to act cooperatively and possibly synergistically in vivo. However, the efficacy of tocotrienol, apotent vitamin E molecile as compared t...
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Shah Alam, Selangor
Universiti Teknologi MARA. Faculty of Medicine
2009
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Add Tag | Summary: | Antioxidants have been suggested to play a role in preventing atherosclerosis . Several vitamins and anti-oxidant properties, such as vitamin E and C, are thought to act cooperatively and possibly synergistically in vivo. However, the efficacy of tocotrienol, apotent vitamin E molecile as compared to α -tocopherol, in reducing the risk of heart disease has not been fully explored. The optimal dose of tocotrienol in atehrogenesis and the synergism of tocotrienol woth vitamin C remain unclear. |
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| Item Description: | UiTM Digitized |
| Physical Description: | xx, 189 pages illustrations (some color), charts 30 cm 1 computer disc (4 3/4 inch) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 124-139) |
Antioxidants in health and disease