Research finds link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

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A new study from The University of Nottingham and King’s College London has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function.

The new study adds to growing evidence from previous research suggesting that some vitamins may play a role in helping to protect the lungs from air pollution. Although the new study did not specifically demonstrate a protective effect, it is the first to show a clear link between vitamin E concentrations in the blood and exposure to fine particulate pollution in the general population.

Particulate matter (PM) is one of the main air pollutants thought to be damaging to human health. Previous studies have reported an inverse association between exposure to PM and lung function. However, the underlying mechanisms linking ambient air pollution to lung function are not yet fully understood.

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For more information, please contact Dr Ana Valdes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on +44 (0)115 823 1954 or Ana.Valdes@nottingham.ac.uk

‘Circulating Levels of Antioxidant Vitamins Correlate with Better Lung Function and Reduced Exposure to Ambient Pollution’ is published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine on Friday 15 May 2015.

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