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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra (India)-415539, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 818-823
Abstract
Background: Obesity and associated comorbidities are grave problem in India. Vitamin C intake seems beneficial to deal with obesity and associated complications.
Aim and objectives: To study effect of vitamin C intake on anthropometric measurements, lipid profile and atherogenic indices in obese and non obese females.
Materials and method: Total 41 females; (22 obese and 19 non obese), enrolled in this study who received 500 mg vitamin C, thrice a day for 3 months.
Results: Significant decrease in all anthropometric measurements (Except for WHR in obese females), TG, TC, LDL-C and VLDL-C (Except for TC in non obese females), all atherogenic indices and significant increase in HDL-C was observed in all study participants.
Conclusion: Intake of 500 mg of vitamin C, thrice a day for 3 months is effective enough to improve anthropometric measurements, lipid profile and curb atherogenic indices in obese and non obese females.
Keywords
Obesity, Vitamin C, Body Adiposity Index, Castelli’s Risk Indices, Atherogenic Coefficient.
