2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2006.05.005
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Dietary supplementation with multiple micronutrients: No beneficial effects in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients

Abstract: The micronutrient mixture was not superior to placebo with respect to changes in pulmonary function or muscle performance in pediatric CF patients, despite a significant increase in plasma vitamin E concentrations.

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“…These results are comparable to those seen in previous trials that have examined supplementation with β-carotene and/or other antioxidant formulations in CF [4,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. The results of several of these studies have been previously reviewed [28].…”
Section: Parametersupporting
confidence: 83%
“…These results are comparable to those seen in previous trials that have examined supplementation with β-carotene and/or other antioxidant formulations in CF [4,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. The results of several of these studies have been previously reviewed [28].…”
Section: Parametersupporting
confidence: 83%
“…Clinical trials directed toward enhancing lung antioxidants using NAC and other direct antioxidant molecules, such as vitamin E, showed modest or no effect on FEV 1 decline (49)(50)(51). This failure may be attributed to the fact that a single antioxidant molecule may not be efficacious in affording protection against the plethora of oxidants present in cigarette smoke.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Also each participant appears in both the treatment and control group, so the two groups are not independent. In order to combine these results with the data entered from already included parallel studies, the authors will use the methods recommended by Curtin (Curtin 2002a; Curtin 2002b; Curtin 2002c). …”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%