Abstract: This invention is based on the observed oxidative stress and increased risk on cardiovascular diseases in subjects with increased lipid peroxidation, in particular with women using oral contraceptives and in hormone replacement therapies. The invention provides compositions and combinations, particularly useful in preventing and or reducing the increased lipid peroxidation in subjects in need thereof. These compositions are based on the synergistic combination of zinc and/or a hydroxyl radical scavenger in reducing lipid peroxidation.

Abstract: This invention is based on the observed oxidative stress and increased risk on cardiovascular diseases in subjects with increased lipid peroxidation, in particular with women using oral contraceptives and in hormone replacement therapies. The invention provides compositions and combinations, particularly useful in preventing and or reducing the increased lipid peroxidation in subjects in need thereof. These compositions are based on the synergistic combination of zinc and/or a hydroxyl radical scavenger in reducing lipid peroxidation.

Abstract: This invention is based on the characterization of a set of genes, changes in expression thereof having predictive value on the susceptibility or predisposition to type II diabetes (T2D) in critical persons, in particular in persons having a higher risk in developing T2D such as overweight, obese and pre-diabetic persons. The invention provides in vitro methods for diagnosing, prediction of clinical course, subdiagnosis (based on a Risk Score), prediction and efficacy of treatments for T2D, in critical persons. The genes, and gene products of the present invention are also useful in identifying treatment methods and agents for prevention and/or treatment of T2D onset in critical persons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for detecting oxidative stress in a sample and to a kit for this implementation. According to one embodiment the present invention provides a method for the detection of oxidative stress in an individual carrying a risk factor for oxidative stress comprising determining the risk factor for oxidative stress of said individual; selecting at least two oxidative stress markers being increased or decreased for said risk factor relative to healthy individuals; and measuring the amount of said at least two oxidative stress markers in a sample obtained from said individual.