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Optimal nutrition: vitamin E.

P A Morrissey1, P J Sheehy

  • 1Department of Nutrition, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland. p.morrissey@ucc.ie

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
|August 31, 1999
PubMed
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Assessing vitamin E status is crucial for disease prevention. Current methods using alpha-tocopherol levels are often unreliable, prompting research into more specific biomarkers for accurate vitamin E assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Vitamin E is vital for disease prevention, necessitating reliable status indicators.
  • Current methods often rely on static markers like plasma alpha-tocopherol, with varying interpretation standards.
  • Emerging research suggests higher optimal alpha-tocopherol levels for disease protection, alongside vitamin C and beta-carotene.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current methods for assessing vitamin E status.
  • To highlight the limitations of existing static and functional markers.
  • To explore the potential for novel biomarkers based on vitamin E's diverse functions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on vitamin E status assessment.
  • Analysis of static markers (e.g., plasma, erythrocyte alpha-tocopherol).

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  • Evaluation of functional markers (e.g., LDL oxidation, breath hydrocarbons).

    • Main Results:

    • Plasma alpha-tocopherol concentrations are commonly used but have debated optimal levels.
    • Various other static markers exist, including erythrocyte and lipoprotein concentrations.
    • Functional markers show promise but often lack specificity and standardization.
    • Vitamin E's roles beyond antioxidant activity may offer new biomarker targets.

    Conclusions:

    • Current methods for assessing vitamin E status, primarily static markers like plasma alpha-tocopherol, are often non-specific and poorly standardized.
    • Optimal vitamin E status for disease prevention may require higher concentrations than traditionally defined.
    • Further research into functional biomarkers reflecting vitamin E's roles in platelet, vascular, and immune function is warranted for improved assessment.