1. Do research on my project topic and acquire a solid understanding of
the meanings of oxidants, antioxidants, and atherosclerosis
-Atherogenesis of atheromatous plaques resulting in thrombus, ruptures, stenosis
- Oxidation process of low density lipoproteins
-Involvement of free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species)
-Free radical scavenging system (including antioxidant protective system and nutritional antioxidants)
2. Find sample experiments involving the measurement of antioxidant levels in human or animals with atherosclerosis
-Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP study)
-The Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS study)
3. Predict possible benefits for atherosclerosis patients
-retardation of intima-media thickness in arterial walls
-increase in antioxidant concentration in the body
-possible supplements or foods that improve the cardiovascular system
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