Table 5. Blood levels of antioxidants and minerals.
| Participant | Vitamin E, mg/liter | Vitamin A, mg/liter | β-Carotene, mg/liter | Selenium, ppm packed RBC | Zinc, ppm packed RBC | Magnesium, ppm packed RBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR1 | 32.02 | 0.75 | 0.52 | 0.21 | 7.19 | 40.19 |
| CR2 | 6.54 | 0.25 | 1.06 | 0.12 | 6.42 | 25.27 |
| CR3 | 10.19 | 0.49 | 1.05 | 0.25 | 10.04 | 48.25 |
| CR4 | 14.22 | 0.86 | 2.57 | 0.12 | 6.75 | 34.17 |
| CR5 | 11.89 | 0.45 | 2.16 | 0.11 | 6.83 | 32.16 |
| CR6 | 12.12 | 0.46 | 2.84 | 0.11 | 7.23 | 44.10 |
| CR7 | 17.45 | 1.13 | 2.21 | 0.26 | 6.44 | 35.32 |
| CR8 | 25.39 | 1.14 | 1.62 | 0.24 | 6.51 | 45.34 |
| CR9 | 11.32 | 0.85 | 3.18 | 0.25 | 6.32 | 40.00 |
| CR10 | 17.53 | 1.29 | 1.88 | 0.35 | 7.23 | 35.35 |
| Reference range | 12-50 | 0.5-1.2 | 0.4-3.5 | 0.12-0.4 | 6-11 | 40-80 |
The levels of vitamin E, β-carotene, and minerals, including selenium, zinc, and magnesium, have been measured in 10 of the 18 CR subjects (these measurements were provided by Richard S. Lord, Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, Norcross, GA).