Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vitamins E, C, and beta-carotene lower oxidative stress in cats
By Yu, S & Paetau-Robinson, I·Published in Veterinary research communications·2006·Hill's Science and Technology Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dietary supplements of vitamins E and C and beta-carotene reduce oxidative stress in cats with renal insufficiency.
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Plain-English summary
A group of cats with kidney disease were given a special dry food that included vitamins E and C, along with beta-carotene, for four weeks. These antioxidants helped reduce signs of oxidative stress, which can worsen kidney problems. After the treatment, the cats showed less DNA damage compared to before they started the supplements. This suggests that adding these vitamins and beta-carotene to their diet could be helpful for cats suffering from kidney disease.
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Abstract
Oxidative stress may contribute to the progression of chronic renal failure. In this study, cats with spontaneous renal insufficiency were fed a dry cat food supplemented with the antioxidants vitamins E and C, and beta-carotene for 4 weeks. When compared with healthy cats, cats with renal insufficiency had a tendency to oxidative stress. The antioxidant supplements significantly reduced DNA damage in cats with renal insufficiency as evidenced by reduced serum 8-OHdG and comet assay parameters. Therefore, supplements of vitamins E and C and beta-carotene as antioxidants may be beneficial to cats with renal disease.
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