Vitamin C Intake Improve the Anthropometric Measurements, Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Indices in Obese and Non Obese Females Ghanwat Ganesh H.1,*, Sontakke Ajit V.2 1Tutor, Department of Biochemistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India 2Professor and HOD; Department of Biochemistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author: Mr. Ganesh H. Ghanwat, Department of Biochemistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, (MH) India Mobile: +919922643120, Email: ganesh2ghanwat@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 21 February, 2019. 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. Material 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. Top Keywords Obesity, Vitamin C, Body Adiposity Index, Castelli's Risk Indices, Atherogenic Coefficient. Top |