Cardiovascular Pharmacology: Open Access

Non Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Parow Valley, Cape Town, South Africa

Publications

• Research Article   
  Diet and Subclinical Inflammation amongst Ellisras Young Adults Aged 18 to 30 Years: Ellisras Longitudinal Study
  Author(s): Tshephang M.J. Mashiane, Kotsedi D. Monyeki*, Mbelege R. Nkwana, Andre P. Kengne and Solomon S.R. Choma
  
  Purpose High sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a strong independent predictor of future cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between diet and subclinical inflammation among young adults aged 18 to 30 years who are part of the Ellisras Longitudinal Study. Method A total of 348 males and 362 females aged 18 to 30 years participated in the study. Standard procedures were followed in collecting anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and blood sample from all the study participants. Serum CRP levels were measured using immunoturbidimetry on IMMAGE analyzer and 24h dietary method was used to assess dietary intake. Linear regression was used to assess the relation between dietary intake and CRP levels. Results Majority of the population.. View more»
  

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