Metabolic syndrome in adolescents and antioxidant nutrient intake: a cross-sectional study.
Carulina Cardoso BatistaLarisse Monteles NascimentoLarissa Carvalho Ribeiro de Sá LustosaBruna Grazielle Mendes RodriguesViriato CampeloKaroline de Macêdo Gonçalves FrotaPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2021)
A significant association between lower vitamins A and E intake and metabolic syndrome components (altered triglycerides and glycemic levels) was found. Besides further studies on this issue, the need for health interventions was found, which ensures the appropriate intake of antioxidant nutrients during adolescence.