Relation between inflammatory biomarkers and carotenoid status in smokers versus non-smokers
Sundl, I.; Tiran, B.; Roob, J.M.; Maritschnegg, M.; Meinitzer, A.; Winklhofer-Roob, B.M. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2007 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background: Cigarette smoking enhances a pro-inflammatory state through an oxidant-antioxidant imbalance which may be suppressed by antioxidants (1). The aim of this study was to compare biomarkers of inflammation and antioxidant status in smokers and non-smokers, and to study relations between these variables. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, fasting blood samples were obtained from 38 smokers and 44 non-smokers aged 31.4±7.56 years. Plasma ascorbate, α- and γ- tocopherol, α- and β-carotene, lycopene, lutein/zeaxanthin, and β-cryptoxanthin were determined by HPLC. Plasma interleukin 6 (IL-6) and high-sensit…
