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Antioxidant function of vitamin A.

V N Kartha, S Krishnamurthy

    International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Vitamin- Und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International De Vitaminologie Et De Nutrition
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    High doses of Vitamin A significantly reduced in vitro lipid peroxidation in rat tissues. Supplementation with alpha-tocopherol or DPPD further enhanced this antioxidant effect, suggesting Vitamin A

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Nutritional Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Lipid peroxidation is a significant indicator of oxidative stress in biological tissues.
    • Antioxidants play a crucial role in mitigating oxidative damage.
    • The antioxidant properties of Vitamin A (retinol) are less understood compared to other antioxidants like alpha-tocopherol.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of high-dose Vitamin A supplementation on in vitro lipid peroxidation in rat tissues.
    • To evaluate the combined effects of Vitamin A with known antioxidants (alpha-tocopherol, DPPD) on lipid peroxidation.
    • To assess the potential of retinol as an antioxidant in animal nutrition.

    Main Methods:

    • Rats were fed 100,000 IU of Vitamin A on alternate days for five doses.

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  • Tissue homogenates were prepared for in vitro lipid peroxidation assays.
  • Lipid peroxidation levels were measured in control and supplemented groups.
  • Groups supplemented with alpha-tocopherol or diphenyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPPD) alongside Vitamin A were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Vitamin A administration significantly lowered in vitro lipid peroxidation in rat tissue homogenates.
    • Co-supplementation with alpha-tocopherol or DPPD resulted in a further reduction of lipid peroxidation.
    • High doses of Vitamin A demonstrated an increase in the antioxygenic potential of the tissues.

    Conclusions:

    • Vitamin A, particularly in high doses, exhibits significant antioxidant properties by reducing lipid peroxidation.
    • Retinol may function as a potent antioxidant, comparable to alpha-tocopherol, in animal physiological systems.
    • Further research into retinol's antioxidant capacity is warranted for applications in animal nutrition and health.