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Original Article

Evaluation of plasma oxidative stress, with or without antioxidant supplementation, in superficial partial thickness burn patients: a pilot study

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Pages 393-398 | Received 30 Aug 2016, Accepted 02 Jan 2017, Published online: 02 Feb 2017
 

Abstract

Background: Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of pathophysiological alterations observed during burn injury. The present pilot study aimed to determine whether a specific oral antioxidant supplementation could in any way influence free radical blood values in patients affected by superficial partial thickness burns.

Materials and methods: Plasma oxidants and plasma antioxidant capacity were analysed in 20 superficial partial thickness burn patients for a 2-week period; patients were randomly divided into two groups, one of which was supported with a specifically designed oral antioxidant formula (Squalene 100 mg, Vitamin C 30 mg, Coenzyme Q10 10 mg, Zinc 5 mg, Beta Carotene 3.6 mg, Bioflavonoids 30 mg, Selenium 55 mcg) administered daily, starting from the day of admission, for the whole study period.

Results: No significant differences were found in plasma oxidants and plasma antioxidant capacity between the two groups of patients.

Conclusions: These results did not reflect any significant benefits of an antioxidant oral supplementation at usual dosages when considering oxidative plasmatic values of superficial partial thickness burn patients.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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