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Natural Antioxidants and Vitamins Supplementation Shelters Adolescents from Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Natural Antioxidants and Vitamins Supplementation Shelters Adolescents from Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
International Journal Address (IAA):
IAA.ZONE/192990754247
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1929 - 4247
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Abstract
Context: Several decades of dietary research recommended the consumption of antioxidants and vitamins rich foods as a protective tool against a broad portfolio of diseases Aims: This study aims to test if oral supplementation of natural antioxidants and vitamins before the winter season, may reduce the occurrence of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in adolescents. Settings and Design: Natural antioxidants and vitamins supplements were given to 90 adolescents (45 males, and 45 females) from an orphanage against a placebo during three months in a double-blind fashion. Methods and Material: Saliva was collected before and after supplementation. The antioxidant activity of saliva was determined in vitro using electrolysis as a free radical generating system. Additionally, total antioxidant activity, glutathione and ascorbic acid levels in the saliva were evaluated before and after supplementation. The URTI frequency was recorded t...
