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Comparison of Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Endothelial Function Among Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians of Vijayapura, India: A Pilot Study.
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- Identification of Integrated Stress Response-Related Biomarkers in Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.Mediators of inflammation · 2026Article
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backgroundThe known impact of diet on the pathophysiology of various chronic diseases and the current dietary transition in the country make it essential to assess the influence of dietary patterns specific to this region on inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial functions.
objectiveThis study compared oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial functions among vegetarians and non-vegetarians in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
methodsThe present cross-sectional comparative study involved apparently healthy vegetarians (n=35) and non-vegetarians (n=35) aged 20-40. The anthropometric measurements like height (cm) and weight (kg) were recorded, and the BMI was calculated. The physiological parameters like systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate were recorded. Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), serum malondialdehyde (MDA), and serum nitric oxide (NO) were estimated as markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial function, respectively. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Statistics version 20.0 (IBM Corp. Released 2011. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.).
resultsThe average age of vegetarians and non-vegetarians was 25.22 ± 7.63 years and 25.60 ± 5.64 years, respectively. Anthropometric and physiological parameters were comparable between the two groups. However, there was a trend for higher mean body weight among non-vegetarians (53.94± 6.73 vs. 57.22±7.18) with a marginal non-statistically significant p-value (p=0.052). Vegetarians showed significantly higher serum MDA levels than non-vegetarians (2.14 (0.93-2.91) vs. 0.64 (0.35-1.32); p=0.000), while hs-CRP (vegetarians - 0.01 (0.005-0.034) vs. non-vegetarians - 0.03 (0.01-0.04); p=0.18) and serum NO levels (vegetarians - 6.72 (5.46-8.39) vs. non-vegetarians - 5.43 (2.87-9.16); p=0.215) were similar in both groups.
conclusionThe results were intriguing and contrasting, as serum MDA is remarkably higher among vegetarians than non-vegetarians, pointing toward greater oxidative stress among the former and possibly indicating a dietary imbalance among vegetarians, which needs further exploration.
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