AJCN North Carolina Research Campus
HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
 QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced]


     


This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Purchase Article
Right arrow View Shopping Cart
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Right arrow Citation Map
Services
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow reprints & permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Paolisso, G.
Right arrow Articles by D'Onofrio, F.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Paolisso, G.
Right arrow Articles by D'Onofrio, F.
Agricola
Right arrow Articles by Paolisso, G.
Right arrow Articles by D'Onofrio, F.

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 57, 650-656, Copyright © 1993 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc


ORIGINAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

Pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improve insulin action in healthy subjects and non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients

G Paolisso, A D'Amore, D Giugliano, A Ceriello, M Varricchio and F D'Onofrio
Department of Geriatric Medicine and Metabolic Diseases, First Medical School, University of Naples, Italy.

Ten control (healthy) subjects and 15 non-insulin-dependent diabetics underwent an oral glucose-tolerance test and a euglycemic hyperinsulinemic glucose clamp before and after vitamin E supplementation (900 mg/d for 4 mo). In control subjects (placebo- treated vs vitamin E-supplemented subjects, respectively) vitamin E reduced the area under the curve for glucose (344 +/- 21 vs 287 +/- 13 mmol.L-1 x min-1; P < 0.05) and increased total body glucose disposal (39.0 +/- 0.3 vs 47.6 +/- 0.4 mumol.kg lean body mass-1 x min-1; P < 0.05) and non-oxidative glucose metabolism (23.4 +/- 0.2 vs 30.8 +/- 0.3 mumol.kg lean body mass-1 x min-1; P < 0.05). In diabetics (placebo- treated vs vitamin E-supplemented subjects, respectively) vitamin E supplementation reduced glucose area under the curve (614 +/- 129 vs 544 +/- 98 mmol.L-1 x min-1; P < 0.03) and increased glucose disappearance (19.4 +/- 0.4 vs 26.4 +/- 0.7 mumol.kg lean body mass- 1.min-1; P < 0.03), total glucose disposal (19.0 +/- 0.7 vs 28.1 +/- 0.4 mumol.kg lean body mass-1 x min-1; P < 0.02), and nonoxidative glucose metabolism (8.5 +/- 0.3 vs 13.9 +/- 0.3 mumol.kg lean body mass- 1 x min-1; P < 0.02). Therefore we conclude that administration of pharmacologic doses of vitamin E is a useful tool to reduce oxidative stress and improve insulin action.


This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
J. Am. Coll. Nutr.Home page
M. R. Rizzo, A. M. Abbatecola, M. Barbieri, M. T. Vietri, M. Cioffi, R. Grella, A. Molinari, R. Forsey, J. Powell, and G. Paolisso
Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Combined Administration of Vitamin E and C in Older Persons with Impaired Fasting Glucose: Impact on Insulin Action
J. Am. Coll. Nutr., August 1, 2008; 27(4): 505 - 511.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Nutr.Home page
R. Villegas, X. O. Shu, Y.-T. Gao, G. Yang, T. Elasy, H. Li, and W. Zheng
Vegetable but Not Fruit Consumption Reduces the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Chinese Women
J. Nutr., March 1, 2008; 138(3): 574 - 580.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
M. Arredondo, D. Jorquera, E. Carrasco, C. Albala, and E. Hertrampf
Microsatellite polymorphism in the heme oxygenase-1 gene promoter is associated with iron status in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, November 1, 2007; 86(5): 1347 - 1353.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
DiabetesHome page
S. Liu, I-M. Lee, Y. Song, M. Van Denburgh, N. R. Cook, J. E. Manson, and J. E. Buring
Vitamin E and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in the Women's Health Study Randomized Controlled Trial.
Diabetes, October 1, 2006; 55(10): 2856 - 2862.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Exp. Biol. Med.Home page
M. Joyeux-Faure, E. Rossini, C. Ribuot, and P. Faure
Fructose-fed rat hearts are protected against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Experimental Biology and Medicine, April 1, 2006; 231(4): 456 - 462.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J CARDIOVASC PHARMACOL THERHome page
S. Vasdev, V. Gill, S. Parai, and V. Gadag
Dietary Vitamin E Supplementation Attenuates Hypertension in Dahl Salt-Sensitive Rats
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, April 1, 2005; 10(2): 103 - 111.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
P. Koh-Banerjee, M. Franz, L. Sampson, S. Liu, D. R Jacobs Jr, D. Spiegelman, W. Willett, and E. Rimm
Changes in whole-grain, bran, and cereal fiber consumption in relation to 8-y weight gain among men
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, November 1, 2004; 80(5): 1237 - 1245.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
A. E Millen, R. Klein, A. R Folsom, J. Stevens, M. Palta, and J. A Mares
Relation between intake of vitamins C and E and risk of diabetic retinopathy in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, May 1, 2004; 79(5): 865 - 873.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
J. Montonen, P. Knekt, R. Jarvinen, and A. Reunanen
Dietary Antioxidant Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Care, February 1, 2004; 27(2): 362 - 366.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab.Home page
C. A. Haber, T. K. T. Lam, Z. Yu, N. Gupta, T. Goh, E. Bogdanovic, A. Giacca, and I. G. Fantus
N-acetylcysteine and taurine prevent hyperglycemia-induced insulin resistance in vivo: possible role of oxidative stress
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, October 1, 2003; 285(4): E744 - E753.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am J EpidemiolHome page
M. R. Carnethon, L. S. Kinder, J. M. Fair, R. S. Stafford, and S. P. Fortmann
Symptoms of Depression as a Risk Factor for Incident Diabetes: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Epidemiologic Follow-up Study, 1971-1992
Am. J. Epidemiol., September 1, 2003; 158(5): 416 - 423.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
DiabetesHome page
E. S. Ford, A. H. Mokdad, W. H. Giles, and D. W. Brown
The Metabolic Syndrome and Antioxidant Concentrations: Findings From the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Diabetes, September 1, 2003; 52(9): 2346 - 2352.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am J EpidemiolHome page
A. E. Millen, M. Gruber, R. Klein, B. E. K. Klein, M. Palta, and J. A. Mares
Relations of Serum Ascorbic Acid and {alpha}-Tocopherol to Diabetic Retinopathy in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Am. J. Epidemiol., August 1, 2003; 158(3): 225 - 233.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
K. Ylonen, G. Alfthan, L. Groop, C. Saloranta, A. Aro, S. M Virtanen, and the Botnia Research Group
Dietary intakes and plasma concentrations of carotenoids and tocopherols in relation to glucose metabolism in subjects at high risk of type 2 diabetes: the Botnia Dietary Study
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, June 1, 2003; 77(6): 1434 - 1441.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Nutr.Home page
P. D. Gluckman and C. S. Pinal
Regulation of Fetal Growth by the Somatotrophic Axis
J. Nutr., May 1, 2003; 133(5): 1741S - 1746.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
G. Y. Yeh, D. M. Eisenberg, T. J. Kaptchuk, and R. S. Phillips
Systematic Review of Herbs and Dietary Supplements for Glycemic Control in Diabetes
Diabetes Care, April 1, 2003; 26(4): 1277 - 1294.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
T. T Fung, F. B Hu, M. A Pereira, S. Liu, M. J Stampfer, G. A Colditz, and W. C Willett
Whole-grain intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes: a prospective study in men
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, September 1, 2002; 76(3): 535 - 540.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
D. J. A. Jenkins, C. W. C. Kendall, L. S. A. Augustin, M. C. Martini, M. Axelsen, D. Faulkner, E. Vidgen, T. Parker, H. Lau, P. W. Connelly, et al.
Effect of Wheat Bran on Glycemic Control and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Care, September 1, 2002; 25(9): 1522 - 1528.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Am. Coll. Nutr.Home page
S. Liu
Intake of Refined Carbohydrates and Whole Grain Foods in Relation to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease
J. Am. Coll. Nutr., August 1, 2002; 21(4): 298 - 306.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
D. J. Jenkins, C. W. Kendall, L. S. Augustin, S. Franceschi, M. Hamidi, A. Marchie, A. L Jenkins, and M. Axelsen
Glycemic index: overview of implications in health and disease
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, July 1, 2002; 76(1): 266S - 273.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
M. A Pereira, D. R Jacobs Jr, J. J Pins, S. K Raatz, M. D Gross, J. L Slavin, and E. R Seaquist
Effect of whole grains on insulin sensitivity in overweight hyperinsulinemic adults
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, May 1, 2002; 75(5): 848 - 855.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
HypertensionHome page
A. E. Midaoui and J. de Champlain
Prevention of Hypertension, Insulin Resistance, and Oxidative Stress by {alpha}-Lipoic Acid
Hypertension, February 1, 2002; 39(2): 303 - 307.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am J EpidemiolHome page
E. S. Ford
Leukocyte Count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, and Diabetes Incidence in a National Sample of US Adults
Am. J. Epidemiol., January 1, 2002; 155(1): 57 - 64.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
M. J. Franz, J. P. Bantle, C. A. Beebe, J. D. Brunzell, J.-L. Chiasson, A. Garg, L. A. Holzmeister, B. Hoogwerf, E. Mayer-Davis, A. D. Mooradian, et al.
Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes and Related Complications
Diabetes Care, January 1, 2002; 25(1): 148 - 198.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes Spectr.Home page
B. S. O'Connell
Select Vitamins and Minerals in the Management of Diabetes
Diabetes Spectr, August 1, 2001; 14(3): 133 - 148.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
D. Manzella, M. Barbieri, E. Ragno, and G. Paolisso
Chronic administration of pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improves the cardiac autonomic nervous system in patients with type 2 diabetes
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, June 1, 2001; 73(6): 1052 - 1057.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am J EpidemiolHome page
E. S. Ford
Vitamin Supplement Use and Diabetes Mellitus Incidence among Adults in the United States
Am. J. Epidemiol., May 1, 2001; 153(9): 892 - 897.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
W. Engelen, B. M. y Keenoy, J. Vertommen, and I. De Leeuw
Effects of long-term supplementation with moderate pharmacologic doses of vitamin E are saturable and reversible in patients with type 1 diabetes
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, November 1, 2000; 72(5): 1142 - 1149.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
W. J Evans
Vitamin E, vitamin C, and exercise
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, August 1, 2000; 72(2): 647S - 652.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J Am Coll CardiolHome page
R. A. P. Skyrme-Jones, R. C. O'Brien, K. L. Berry, and I. T. Meredith
Vitamin E supplementation improves endothelial function in type I diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., July 1, 2000; 36(1): 94 - 102.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.Home page
G. Paolisso, M. R. Tagliamonte, M. Barbieri, G. A. Zito, A. Gambardella, G. Varricchio, E. Ragno, and M. Varricchio
Chronic Vitamin E Administration Improves Brachial Reactivity and Increases Intracellular Magnesium Concentration in Type II Diabetic Patients
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., January 1, 2000; 85(1): 109 - 115.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
HypertensionHome page
M. Barbagallo, L. J. Dominguez, M. R. Tagliamonte, L. M. Resnick, and G. Paolisso
Effects of Vitamin E and Glutathione on Glucose Metabolism : Role of Magnesium
Hypertension, October 1, 1999; 34(4): 1002 - 1006.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
JAMAHome page
S. Liu, U. Ajani, C. Chae, C. Hennekens, J. E. Buring, and J. E. Manson
Long-term {beta}-Carotene Supplementation and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
JAMA, September 15, 1999; 282(11): 1073 - 1075.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Cardiovasc ResHome page
N. S Dhalla, X. Liu, V. Panagia, and N. Takeda
Subcellular remodeling and heart dysfunction in chronic diabetes
Cardiovasc Res, November 1, 1998; 40(2): 239 - 247.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
JAMAHome page
H. Melhus, V. Herbert, S. N. Meydani, M. Meydani, L. S. Leka, and J. B. Blumberg
Vitamin E Supplementation and Immune Response in Elderly Patients
JAMA, February 18, 1998; 279(7): 505 - 506.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
BMJHome page
A. Gazis, S. Page, and J. Cockcroft
Vitamin E and cardiovascular protection in diabetes
BMJ, June 28, 1997; 314(7098): 1845 - 1845.
[Full Text]


Home page
J. Nutr.Home page
P. Faure, E. Rossini, J. L. Lafond, M. J. Richard, A. Favier, and S. Halimi
Vitamin E Improves the Free Radical Defense System Potential and Insulin Sensitivity of Rats Fed High Fructose Diets
J. Nutr., January 1, 1997; 127(1): 103 - 107.
[Abstract] [Full Text]




HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright © 1993 by The American Society for Nutrition