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Evaluate the association between dietary α-tocopherol intake and COPD severity in current smokers.

A23-11 Dietary α-tocopherol Intake Effects on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Outcomes

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Randomized trial evaluates dietary α-tocopherol's impact on respiratory symptoms in smokers with COPD, indicating potential protective roles.

Evaluate the association between dietary α-tocopherol intake and COPD severity in current smokers.
Randomized controlled trial involving current smokers with moderate to severe COPD.
Participants completed symptom questionnaires and a Food Frequency Questionnaire at multiple time points.
Generalized estimating equations and negative binomial regression were applied for analysis.
119 participants analyzed, median dietary α-tocopherol intake at baseline was 14.1 mg.
Higher average α-tocopherol linked to improved respiratory outcomes (SGRQ β = -4.4, p = 0.005).
No association found between α-tocopherol intake and exacerbation frequency.

Schauermann et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates dietary α-tocopherol's impact on respiratory symptoms in smokers with COPD, indicating potential protective roles.