[PHNUTR-L] Fruit and Vegetable Intake May Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetics

[Kathrynne Holden]

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Fruit and Vegetable Intake May Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation 
in Type 2 Diabetics
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Reference: 	"High intake of fruit and vegetables is related to low 
oxidative stress and inflammation in a group of patients with type 2 
diabetes," Asgard R, Rytter E, et al, Scandinavian Journal of Food and 
Nutrition, 2007; 51(4): 149-158. (Address: Department of Biosciences and 
Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden).

Summary: 	In a study involving patients with type 2 diabetes (who have 
been known to have increased levels of oxidative stress and 
inflammation), fruit and vegetable intake was found to be inversely 
associated with oxidative stress, plasma carotenoids were found to be 
negatively associated with inflammation, and levels of plasma alpha- and 
beta- carotene were strongly and positively associated with fruit and 
vegetable intake. These results add to the numerous reasons why type 2 
diabetics should be encouraged to increase their intake of vegetables 
and fruit. Furthermore, the results suggest that plasma levels of 
alpha-carotene and beta-carotene may be useful biomarkers for intake of 
fruit and vegetables.
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