Evaluation of Oxidants, Antioxidants and Some Biochemical Parameters in Vegetarianisms and Ova-lacto vegetarianisms

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AbstractThe study was conducted in Ninava governorate to show the evaluation of oxidants, antioxidants and some biochemical parameters in vegetarianisms and ova-lacto vegetarianisms parameters which include: vitamin E, vitamin A, β-carotene, vitamin C, ceruloplasmin (Cp), total protein, albumin, calcium, total bilirubin, uric acid, creatinine, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), iron, glutathione(GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), peroxynirate (ONOO-), cholesterol, glucose, glutathione S-transferase (GST) . The study included (182) persons represented in three groups (Male and nonsmokers): the first group as a vegetarianism (54), the second group represented for ova-lacto vegetarianisms (62) and the three group omnivores (Non-vegetarianisms) (66) .The results showed a significant increase in vegetarianisms in comparison with non-vegetarianisms for: vitamin E, vitamin A, β-carotene, vitamin C, total protein, albumin, calcium, TIBC, GSH and glucose. While a significant decrease in total bilirubin, MDA, ONOO-, cholesterol, GST and body mass index(BMI). The results also showed a significant increase of ova-lacto vegetarianism in: vitamin E, β-carotene, vitamin C, GSH and glucose when compared with non-vegetarianisms. While a significant decrease in: Cp., total protein, calcium, TIBC, MDA, ONOO-, GST and BMI. On the other hand, the results revealed a significant increase of vegetarianism most antioxidants when compared with ova-lacto vegetarianisms, while a significant decrease in oxidants compoundsIn conclusion, vegetarianisms and ova-lacto vegetarianisms persons had an increase (Vegetarianism Especially) antioxidants levels compared with omnivores leading to a decrease in their oxidative stress, disease and its complication from oxidants.