Hidden Hunger of Vitamin E among Healthy College Students: A Cross- Sectional Study
Open Access
- 1 June 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. in Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets
- Vol. 21 (6), 1025-1030
- https://doi.org/10.2174/1871530321666210101165648
Abstract
Background: College students may have a risk of fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies due to unhealthy dietary habits, especially for vitamin A and E. They are important members of the human antioxidant network; deficiencies of these vitamins may increase the risk of many critical diseases. Objective: The current study was undertaken to determine the status of vitamin A and E in college students. Methods: Healthy college students were recruited, and fasting blood samples of them were collected and used for determining serum levels of retinol and α-tocopherol by the HPLC method. Results: We found that there was no vitamin A deficiency in college students. However, vitamin E deficiency existed in 34.5% of college students, especially in males. All the students had no vitamin E adequacy. In addition, our findings showed that BMI was inversely associated with serum α-- tocopherol, but not serum retinol. Conclusion: These results suggest that vitamin E deficiency in college students should be given more attention, and it is necessary to consider using vitamin E supplements.Keywords
Funding Information
- Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PPZY2015A067)
- Research Project of Jiangsu Health Commission (Z2018038)
- Practice Innovation Training Program Projects for the Jiangsu College Students (201910312007Z)
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