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Abstract

The hypothesis behind intervention trials with vitamin E is that lipid peroxidation is a major contributor to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease and that administration of vitamin E will decrease the extent of lipid peroxidation and be protective against cardiovascular disease.

Details

Title
The antioxidant paradox
Author
Halliwell, Barry
Pages
1179-80
Publication year
2000
Publication date
Apr 1, 2000
Publisher
Elsevier Limited
ISSN
01406736
e-ISSN
1474547X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02075-4
ProQuest document ID
199027641
Copyright
Copyright Lancet Ltd. Apr 1, 2000