Title:

The Effect of Vitamin C on Toxic Metals, Antioxidant Minerals, Oxidative Stress, and Lipid Profile of Automobile Workers

Objective:

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Vitamin C supplementation on toxic metals, antioxidant minerals, oxidative stress, and lipid profile of AMWs.

Results:

The mean levels of Pb, Cd, MDA, MDA/TAC ratio, TC, LDL, VLDL, TG, and nHDL were significantly higher, whereas Se and Zn were significantly lower in AMWs compared to controls. After 2 months of supplementation, Pb and TG levels decreased significantly, whereas Se, Zn, and HDL levels increased significantly compared to their values at 1 month and baseline

Conclusion:

Vitamin C reduced blood lead and oxidative stress, improved antioxidant defense, and may modulate dyslipidemia and adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Full study can be found HERE