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Daily intake of antioxidant vitamins in study groups obtained from 24 h recall questionnaire*.
| Variables | Patients (n = 37) | Controls (n = 37) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (μg/d) | 429.4 ± 192 | 439.7 ± 181 | 0.9 |
| Vitamin E (mg/d) | 6.9 ± 1 | 5.57 ± 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Vitamin C (mg/d) | 53.7 ± 31.9 | 70.8 ± 27.4 | 0.1 |
| Folate (μg/d) | 287.7 ± 91.8 | 265.5 ± 76.1 | 0.8 |
*Values are mean ± SD.
Note: intake of all antioxidant vitamins was below the DRI recommendations (less than 66% DRI).
