TABLE 7.
Multiple regression analysis between urinary α-CEHC and covariates1
| α-CEHC (μmol/g) if dietary α-tocopherol >9 mg/d |
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| Regression coefficient | 95% CI | |
| Dietary α-tocopherol (mg/d) | 0.0912 | 0.034, 0.148 |
| Plasma α-tocopherol (mmol/mol) | 0.8912 | 0.649, 1.132 |
| Plasma lipids (mg/dL) | ||
| Total cholesterol | −0.0382 | −0.058, −0.019 |
| Triglycerides | −0.0142 | −0.024, −0.003 |
| BMI | ||
| Overweight, 25–30 kg/m2 | −0.627 | −2.144, 0.890 |
| Obese, >30 kg/m2 | −0.721 | −2.522, 1.081 |
| Age | ||
| 30–50 y | 0.599 | −0.887, 2.085 |
| >50 y | 0.342 | −1.495, 2.178 |
| Female sex | 0.280 | −1.086, 1.646 |
| African American | 0.554 | −0.848, 1.956 |
| Energy intake (kcal) | 0.233 | −0.337, 0.803 |
CEHC, carboxyethyl hydroxychroman.
Significant regression coefficient (P < 0.05).