The study is a double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial with a 2X2 factorial design. The goal is to assess the efficacy of antioxidant vitamins E and C on lipid peroxidation. The study is conducted at the Outpatient General Research Center in the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Pro-Health Clinic in West Baltimore. Study population will consist of 180 healthy adults, aged 20 years or older. Participants attend a screening visit, a randomization visit and two follow-up supplements. Participants are randomized into one of four intervention groups: (1) vitamin E supplementation alone, 400 IU/d, (2) vitamin C supplementation alone, 500 mg/d, (3) combined vitamin E (400 IU/d) and vitamin C (500 mg/d) supplementation, and (4) placebo treatment. Outcome measures (F2-isoprostane and malondialdehyde) and intermediate endpoints (total oxygen-radical absorbance capacity, lipid profiles, and serum levels of vitamin C and E) from urine and blood samples will be done in laboratories.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
24
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
045911138
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218
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