Antioxidant Vitamins C and E Improve Endothelial Function in Children With Hyperlipidemia

2003250 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Marguerite M. Engler · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Mary B. Engler · University Clinic of Traumatology

Mary J. Malloy · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Elisa Y. Chiu · Brigham and Women's Hospital

M Schloetter · Stanford University

Steven M. Paul · Harvard University

M Stuehlinger

Abstract

Antioxidant therapy with vitamins C and E restores endothelial function in hyperlipidemic children. Early detection and treatment of endothelial dysfunction in high-risk children may retard the progression of atherosclerosis.

Topics & Keywords

Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research Vitamin K Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 108, Issue 9, pp. 1059-1063

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000086345.09861.a0

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