Effects of vitamin E on lipid peroxidation in healthy persons

EA Meagher, OP Barry, JA Lawson, J Rokach… - Jama, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
ContextOxidative stress may play a role in the development or exacerbation of many
common diseases. However, results of prospective controlled trials of the effects of
antioxidants such as vitamin E are contradictory. ObjectiveTo assess the effects of
supplemental vitamin E on lipid peroxidation in vivo in healthy adults. DesignRandomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted March 1999 to June 2000. SettingA general
clinical research center in a tertiary referral academic medical center. ParticipantsThirty …