Serum Vitamin A, E and Carotenoids After 6 Months of an Individualized Nutritional Intervention in Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate serum concentrations of retinol, carotenoids and α-tocopherol before and after 6 mo of an individualized nutrition intervention program in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients (BCP).

Methods

This is a pretest-posttest study in recently diagnosed nonmetastatic BPC undergoing antineoplastic treatment. Baseline and final measurements include anthropometry, body composition (dual x-ray absorptiometry), 24 h dietary recall, and the assessment of serum retinol, carotenoids and α-tocopherol. The individualized nutrition intervention was developed based on the macronutrient meal equivalent method, based on women's total energy expenditure, and following the WCRF/AICR guidelines, adapting 1.5 g/kg/d of protein intake,

SUBMITTER: Avila-Prado J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7258246 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature