Progress in research on antioxidants and obesity
- VernacularTitle:抗氧化营养素与肥胖的研究进展
- Author:
Yi FENG
;
Wei CAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Antioxidants;
Vitamin E;
?-carotene;
Zinc;
Copper;
Obesity;
Superoxide dismutase
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
1986;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
It has been reported that the level of antioxidants is lower in obese patients compared with that in normal weight subjects. Important antioxidants, vitamin E and ?-carotene, are lowered in obese adults and children, which may cause lipid super oxidation and are associated with atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction. Copper and zinc are trace elements that compose parts of enzymes such as CuZn-superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD) which can scavenge free radicals. Plasma copper and zinc levels are lowered in obese individuals, which may lead to abnormality in glucose metabolism.
