Comparison of Antioxidant Level of the Elderly Living in Institutions: Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian Diet / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
; : 355-366, 2009.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-111296
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to compare the antioxidant level, serum cholesterol and skin beta-carotene, of female elderly who had been living more then 10 months in institutions which offered either vegetarian or nonvegetarian diet.METHODS:
Total of 110 female elderly, 56 from institution serving vegetarian diet and 54 from nonvegetarian diet, were recruited from institutions located in S and N city in Korea. beta-carotene level was measured on their palm using Pharmanex Biophotonic Scanner and annual health evaluation data was utilized for the analysis of serum cholesterol.RESULTS:
The subjects on a vegetarian diet had a significantly higher level of phosphorus, carotene, and folic acid. The elderly who were living in an institution offering a vegetarian diet had a lower level of serum cholesterol and higher level of skin beta-carotene, compared to those living in an institution offering a non-vegetarian diet.CONCLUSION:
This study reveals that a vegetarian diet is beneficial in increasing skin beta-carotene level, decreasing serum total cholesterol level. The skin beta-carotene measurement appear valuable as a bio-marker of antioxidant intake. Further study on antioxidant food and effective serving strategy for elderly are recommended.
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Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Fósforo
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Pele
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Dieta Vegetariana
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Carotenoides
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Colesterol
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Beta Caroteno
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Dieta
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Ácido Fólico
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo