Why the study?
Are higher plasma carotene concentrations associated with reduced atherosclerotic plaque burden in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic individuals?
Population
204 participants from the DIABIMCAP cohort (newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic individuals)
Comparison
Higher plasma concentrations of total, α-, and… vs Lower plasma concentrations of carotenes
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Among 204 individuals with type 2 diabetes, higher plasma concentrations of total carotene were associated with a lesser atherosclerotic plaque burden, remaining significant only in women.
Authors
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Higher carotene levels inversely associated with plaque burden; hypothesis-generating for fruit/vegetable-rich diets attenuating atherosclerosis, needs prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=204)
Are higher plasma carotene concentrations associated with reduced atherosclerotic plaque burden in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic individuals?
Higher plasma carotene concentrations, reflecting a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, are inversely associated with atherosclerotic plaque burden, particularly in women with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Bujosa et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 Diabetes (n=204). Total carotene plasma concentrations vs. Lower carotene plasma concentrations was evaluated on Atherosclerotic plaque burden. Among 204 individuals with type 2 diabetes, higher plasma concentrations of total carotene were associated with a lesser atherosclerotic plaque burden, remaining significant only in women.
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