PLASMA VITAMIN C LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIET AND SUPPLEMENT CONSUMPTION

Authors

  • Svetlana TRIFUNSCHI “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, Romania
  • Melania Florina MUNTEANU Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, Romania
  • F. BORCAN “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
  • G. TASCAU Emergency Clinical Hospital Arad, Romania
  • Elena Narcisa POGURSCHI University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract

The aim of this study is to show the amount of vitamin C in the plasma as a consequence of lifestyle changes. Materials and methods: The level of vitamin C in plasma were determined prior to the study (T1), and after five months (T2).  Moreover, a medical record was carried out as well as a questionnaire on general eating habits and specific consumption of food rich in vitamin C. Both of them were completed before and after five months. In addition, related anthropometric analyses were carried out. Results: The results of the first determination of vitamin C level in plasma were between 1.0 and 16.0 mg/L and the results of the second determination of vitamin C in plasma were between 4.9 and 14.1 mg/L. Furthermore, it was identified that 50% of the subjects had a low fruit intake. Raw vegetables were consumed by fewer subjects, the intake being higher during the main meals. Conclusions: The correlation of plasma vitamin C with the eating habits of the subjects involved in the study points out an interdependence between the consumption of fruit and vegetables and the level of vitamin C in plasma.

Author Biographies

  • Svetlana TRIFUNSCHI, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, Romania

    Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Melania Florina MUNTEANU, Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, Romania

    Faculty of Pharmacy

  • F. BORCAN, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania

    Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Elena Narcisa POGURSCHI, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania

    Faculty of Animal Productions Engineering and Management

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2024-12-23

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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - LABORATORY