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Studies on ascorbic acid and cholesterol levels in Nigerian nomadic groups.

S I Ette, O O Kale

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Nomadic populations in Nigeria exhibit low but acceptable plasma vitamin C levels, with no observed scurvy or correlation between ascorbic acid and cholesterol. These findings suggest prolonged low vitamin C may not always present with clinical symptoms.

    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is essential for human health.
    • Nutritional status in nomadic populations is often understudied.
    • Scurvy, a disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, has clinical manifestations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess plasma and leukocyte ascorbic acid and cholesterol levels in Nigerian nomads.
    • To compare these levels with a control group.
    • To investigate correlations between ascorbic acid and cholesterol and the presence of clinical scurvy.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were collected from 102 nomadic individuals and 88 controls in Oyo State, Nigeria.
    • Plasma and leukocyte ascorbic acid concentrations were measured.

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  • Cholesterol levels were also analyzed.
  • Clinical examination for scurvy was performed.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in leukocyte ascorbic acid were found between nomads and controls.
    • No correlation was observed between ascorbic acid and cholesterol levels.
    • No cases of clinical scurvy were detected in the study group.
    • Plasma ascorbic acid levels were generally low but considered acceptable for the nomadic population.

    Conclusions:

    • Nomadic groups in Nigeria may have low but adequate vitamin C levels.
    • Mild to moderate plasma vitamin C deficiency can exist without overt scurvy symptoms.
    • Further research is needed to understand long-term vitamin C status in mobile populations.