Effects of socio demographic factors on plasma ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol anti oxidants during pregnancy
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2009; 25 (5): 755-759
in English
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ABSTRACT
To assess the plasma levels of vitamins C and E at the various stages of pregnancy and to correlate their plasma levels with the socio-demographic factors of pregnant Nigerians. The pregnant cases [n=180] were randomly selected according to gestational ages. And the controls [n=20] were non-pregnant women of the same age. Plasma levels of both vitamins were assayed with well established laboratory methods. The mean plasma vitamins C and E in the pregnant cases was lower [by 17-23%] than controls across the three trimesters, p<0.0001. The correlation of vitamin C versus maternal age was significant; r=- 0.59, p<0.05; the mean plasma level of vitamin C declined by 57% as the maternal age increases from 22-37 years. The mean plasma Ascorbic acid and Alpha-tocopherol are reduced during pregnancy and socio-demographic factors have mild effects on the plasma levels of these vitamins
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Ascorbic Acid
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Social Class
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Vitamin E
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Case-Control Studies
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Residence Characteristics
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Alpha-Tocopherol
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Antioxidants
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Med. Sci.
Year:
2009
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