The Effects of Smokeless Tobacco `Maras Powder` on Homocysteine and Cardiovascular Risk Parameters

Authors : Filiz ALKAN BAYLAN, Esra YARAR, Funda CANSUN, Adem DOĞANER, Gülizar SÖKMEN

Pages : 197-203

Doi:10.31832/smj.1159218

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Publication Date : 2023-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between smokeless tobacco insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Maras powder); and cigarette consumption with homocysteine, Paraoxonase-1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PON-1);, Arylesterase insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ARE);, and Lipoprotein-a insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Lp insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(a););, which are known as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Material and Methods: The individuals included in the study were divided into three groups as Maras powder users insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 38);, cigarette smokers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 38);, and healthy volunteers who did not use either tobacco group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 38);. Serum homocysteine, PON-1, ARE, and Lp insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(a); levels of all participants were examined. Results: When the groups are compared, the highest homocysteine level was in the Maras powder group. While the difference between the control group and the Maras powder group was statistically significant, the difference between the control and smokers groups was statistically insignificant. Although PON values were lower in both the Maras powder and smokers groups than the control group, the difference was significant only in the smoking group. ARE was significantly lower, and Lp insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(a); was significantly higher in both tobacco smokers groups compared to the control group. Conclusion: Serum homocysteine, PON-1, ARE, and Lp insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(a); level are associated with Maras powder use. Homocysteine may be a useful early marker for cardiovascular disease in those who use Maras powder.
Keywords : Maraş otu, homosistein, paraoksonaz 1, arilesteraz, lipoprotein a