This article reviews our current understanding of the mechanisms of low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) oxidation and the potential role of oxidized lipoproteins in atherosclerosis. Studies in …

Reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species are formed in the human body.
Endogenous antioxidant defences are inadequate to scavenge them completely, so that …

Determinants of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C include the
relationship between vitamin C dose and steady-state plasma concentration, bioavailability …

Background Observational studies suggest that people who consume more fruits and
vegetables containing beta carotene have somewhat lower risks of cancer and …

Background Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) is thought to have a role in prevention of
atherosclerosis, through inhibition of oxidation of low-density lipoprotein. Some …

Objective.—To examine prospectively the relationship between dietary fiber and risk of
coronary heart disease. Design.—Cohort study. Setting.—In 1986, a total of 43 757 US male …

Background: Epidemiological studies suggested that consumption of fruit and vegetables
may protect against stroke. The hypothesis that dietary antioxidant vitamins and flavonoids …

Background The role of dietary antioxidant vitamins in preventing coronary heart disease
has aroused considerable interest because of the knowledge that oxidative modification of …

Objective: To examine the association between fat intake and the incidence of coronary
heart disease in men of middle age and older. Design: Cohort questionnaire study of men …

A few recent studies have shown associations between poor oral health and coronary heart
disease (CHD). The objective of this study was to examine the incidence of CHD in relation …