The Effects of Omega 3 and Vitamin E Supplementation on the Serum Antioxidant Enzymes and Gene Expressions of PGC-1a, h TERT, FOXOs and SIRTs in CAD Patients

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of omega 3 supplementation and its concurrent supplementation with vitamin E on the serum levels of antioxidant enzymes and the expressions of the PGC-1a, h TERT, FOXO1, FOXO3a , SIRT1,SIRT3, SIRT6 genes in PBMC cells in the patients with coronary artery disease

Inclusion Criteria:

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literate, willingness to participation, CAD patients 45- 65 years old, body mass index< 30, avoidance of dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal products at least 3 months before and throughout the intervention, willing to maintain body weight during the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• people who have used vitamin E or omega 3 supplements in last 3 months, having chronic renal disease ,cancer, Hepatobilliary diseases, hematological disorders, hypo- or hyperthyroidism, diabetes, treatment with PPAR-gamma agonists or Thiazolidinediones, Smokers