Nutrient intake, anthropometric data and correlations with the systemic antioxidant capacity of women with pelvic endometriosis

Ana Luiza Savaris, Savaris AL, do Amaral VF, Vivian F do Amaral, Vivian Ferreira do Amaral
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2011 · vol. 158(2) , pp. 314–318 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.05.014 · PMID:21700380 · W1987018210
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This study investigated nutrient intake and anthropometric data in women with pelvic endometriosis, correlating these factors with their systemic antioxidant capacity.

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ObjectiveEndometriosis is a multifactorial disease of uncertain etiology. There is currently insufficient evidence to assess the participation of nutritional and anthropometric aspects and their association with systemic oxidative stress.Study designTwenty-five women with endometriosis and twenty controls were selected and evaluated to determine calorie and nutrient intake, to obtain data on body composition and analyze antioxidant capacity by measuring total serum thiol levels using DTNB (5,5'-dithiobis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid).ResultsMean total daily calorie intake in the women in the endometriosis group was significantly higher than that of the women in the control group (p=0.005). With respect to nutrient intake, the only statistically significant difference found referred to a higher intake of fiber in the endometriosis group and of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the control group (p<0.05).ConclusionsNutrient intake by the women in the endometriosis group was similar to that of women in the control group, the only differences being a higher intake of fiber in the endometriosis group and of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the control group. Antioxidant capacity was lower in the women with endometriosis but there was no correlation with nutrient intake or overweight.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Energy Intake Oxidative Stress Adult Anthropometry Antioxidants Body Composition Dietary Fiber Fatty Acids, Unsaturated Female Humans Overweight Overweight Pelvis Young Adult

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