Relación entre lípidos séricos y estado de las vitaminas C y E como antioxidantes en adultos mayores venezolanos

During aging there is a tendency towards hyperlipidemia and changes in the distribution of lipoproteins. A decline in the functioning of the body’s antioxidant defense system is also observed at this time. The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between serum concentrations of total cholesterol and fractions, triglycerides, and Vitamins C and E. 61 adults over 60 years of age were evaluated from January to March, 2006. Nutritional status was diagnosed by BMI (WHO); serum levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC) and fractions (HDL-c and LDL-c) were determined by enzyme method; Vitamin C (colorimetric method) and Vitamin E by HPLC. ATPIII values were used as a reference for risk of TG, TC, HDL, LDL-c, vitamin C:> 0.9 mg/dL (normal), 0,9 mg/dL (normal), < 0,9mg/dL (déficit); vitamina E: >1300 μg/dL (normal), =1300 μg/dL (déficit). Se calculó consumo dietario de vitaminas C y E por método de pesada