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Antioxidants and platelets.

J T Salonen1

  • 1Department of Community Health and General Practice, University of Kuopio, Finland.

Annals of Medicine
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
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Antioxidants may regulate platelet activity, with vitamin E showing potential in reducing platelet aggregation. Low selenium levels are linked to increased platelet aggregability, suggesting a key role for antioxidants in platelet function.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Antioxidants are theorized to reduce platelet activity via prostacyclin synthetase stimulation.
  • The mechanism involves scavenging synthesis-inhibiting peroxides.
  • Existing evidence supporting this theory is currently inconclusive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for antioxidants' role in regulating platelet function.
  • To assess the impact of specific antioxidants like vitamin E and selenium on platelet activity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experimental and clinical trial data.
  • Analysis of observational studies linking nutrient levels to platelet function.

Main Results:

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  • Clinical trials indicate that vitamin E can reduce platelet aggregability.
  • Non-experimental data show a strong association between low serum selenium and increased platelet aggregability.

Conclusions:

  • Antioxidants, including vitamin E and selenium, appear to play a significant role in regulating platelet function.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and clinical implications.