Abstract
Antioxidants, trace minerals, and certain amino acids enhance antioxidant defense of the body by improving intracellular redox status, vascular endothelial function, and nitric oxide secretion. Antioxidant supplementation has been suggested for primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antioxidants / pharmacology
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Antioxidants / therapeutic use*
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Ascorbic Acid / pharmacology
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Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
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Coronary Disease / physiopathology
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Coronary Disease / prevention & control*
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Diet
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Humans
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Lipoproteins, LDL / drug effects
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Lipoproteins, LDL / metabolism
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Vitamin E / pharmacology
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Vitamin E / therapeutic use
Substances
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Antioxidants
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Lipoproteins, LDL
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Vitamin E
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Ascorbic Acid