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To assess how plasma antioxidant levels respond to increased fruit and vegetable intake in individuals with low consumption and its effect on cholesterol levels.

June 21, 1997BMJOpen Access

Randomised controlled trial of effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on plasma concentrations of lipids and antioxidants

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To assess how plasma antioxidant levels respond to increased fruit and vegetable intake in individuals with low consumption and its effect on cholesterol levels.
Randomised controlled trial
87 subjects with normal lipid levels increased fruit and vegetable intake to eight servings daily for eight weeks.
Assessed plasma concentrations and dietary intake through diet records over four days.
Mean plasma concentrations of vitamin C, α carotene, and ß carotene increased with higher fruit and vegetable intake.
No significant change in retinol, α tocopherol, lipids, and lipoproteins despite dietary adjustments.
Recommending more fruit and vegetable consumption improves certain antioxidants but additional advice may be needed for fat intake to reduce cardiovascular risk.

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Randomized trial examines impact of increased fruit and vegetable intake on plasma antioxidants and lipids in low consumers, suggesting dietary adjustments for health benefits.

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Zino et al. (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a092dae15fb758097d25f9c https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.314.7097.1787

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Randomized trial examines impact of increased fruit and vegetable intake on plasma antioxidants and lipids in low consumers, suggesting dietary adjustments for health benefits.

Randomised controlled trial of effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on plasma concentrations of lipids and antioxidants

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Randomised controlled trial of effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on plasma concentrations of lipids and antioxidants

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