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Intake of antioxidants among American cardiologists
1Department of Medicine, University of Florida, College of Medicine, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Gainesville 32610, USA.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|June 1, 1997
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Cardiologists
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors are prevalent among healthcare professionals.
- Antioxidant intake may play a role in mitigating cardiovascular risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the coronary artery disease (CAD) risk profile of cardiologists.
- To evaluate the antioxidant intake patterns among cardiologists.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 181 cardiologists.
- Data collected included CAD risk factors and antioxidant consumption (vitamins E, C, and beta carotene).
Main Results:
- CAD risk factors increased with age in the surveyed cardiologists.
- Prophylactic antioxidant intake also increased with age.
- Vitamin E intake was higher than vitamin C, which was higher than beta carotene.
Conclusions:
- Age is associated with increased CAD risk factors and antioxidant use in cardiologists.
- Dietary patterns regarding specific antioxidants (vitamin E > C > beta carotene) are noted in this population.
Abstract:
A survey of 181 cardiologists was conducted to determine their coronary artery disease (CAD) risk profile and their intake of antioxidants. The survey reflected that the prevalence of CAD risk factors increases with age, as does the prophylactic intake of antioxidants (vitamin E was greater than vitamin C, and vitamin C was greater than beta carotene).