Abstract
D-arabinitol, as opposed to the L-arabinitol, is produced by fungi of the genus Candida. The increasedD/L-arabinitol ratio in body fluids is a recognized biomarker of systemic fungal infection . The factors which increase the risk of candidiasis include: sugar and confectionery, sweetened sodas, alcohol, beer, coffee, black tea, red meat, refined flour products, tobacco and salt. Often, vitamin deficiencies are caused by candidiasis of the colon. The D/L ratios in urine were determined by gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC-ECD). For 21 examined students a questionnaire survey related to their healthy lifestyle was conducted. The lower D/L ratio in the urine of students declaring regular intake of vitamin supplements and daily consumption of fruits and/or vegetables to improve their immunity against diseases was observed. The D/ L ratio may be considered a potential indicator of a healthy lifestyle, especially in the case of young people.
Highlights
Human health and related life expectancy depend on several factors: the environment, human biology, medicine and lifestyle [1,2]
For the first time the of D/L-arabinitol ratio levels in the urine of healthy adults were related to some elements of a healthy lifestyle
The main aim of this study was to determine the urinary D/L-arabinitol ratio in a group of students who were or were not supplemented with vitamins and who showed different nutrition habits concerning the consumption of fruit and vegetables
Summary
Human health and related life expectancy depend on several factors: the environment, human biology, medicine and lifestyle [1,2]. Eating too much of carbohydrates, i.e. refined sugar and starch products and a frequent intake of antibiotics can cause disturbances in the human body homeostasis As a consequence, it can increase the risk of candidiasis. In the case where the reduction of these friendly bacteria and the excessive amount of Candida yeast occur, the production of these vitamins is disturbed, which results in the impaired functioning of all the metabolic processes of the body. The main aim of this study was to determine the urinary D/L-arabinitol ratio in a group of students who were or were not supplemented with vitamins and who showed different nutrition habits concerning the consumption of fruit and vegetables Another aim was to evaluate the usefulness of the D/L-arabinitol ratio as a potential indicator of a healthy lifestyle
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