Relationship between serum carotenoids and telomere length in overweight or obese individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous researches have demonstrated an association between carotenoids and elongated telomeres. Nonetheless, there is scant scientific evidence examining this relationship in individuals who are overweight or obese, a demographic more predisposed to accelerated aging. This study aims to elucidate the correlation between serum carotenoid concentrations and telomere length within this population group.

Methods

Data were sourced from the 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, encompassing 2,353 overweight or obese participants. The levels of α-carotene, β-carotene (both trans and cis isomers), β-cryptoxanthin, lutein/zeaxanthin, and trans-lycopene were quantified via high-performance liquid chromatography. Telomere length w

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620882 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature