Effect of antioxidant vitamins on lipid profile and total antioxidant capacity in hemodialysis patients

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of vitamins C and E combined on lipid profile and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in hemodialysis patients. Methods A total of 38 hemodialysis patients received orally a combination of vitamin C (250 mg) and vitamin E (200 I.U) thrice a week for 2 months. Serum cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride and plasma TAC were measured at baseline and at the end of experimental period. Results A significant increase in the levels of TAC and HDL (P