The identification of salicylates as normal constituents of serum: a link between diet and helth?

摘要

Conclusions-Salicylic caid, 2,3-DHBA, and 2,5-DHBA possess anti-inflammatory properties. The finding that these com- pounds are present as normal constituents of serum, possibly arising from diet, raises important questions as to their role in the promotion of health. Aim-To examine sera for the presence of Salicylic acid and 2,3-and 2,5-dihydroxy- Benzoic acids (2,3-and 2,5-DHBA), in Individuals not taking salicylate drugs. Methods-Extracts of acidified serum samples were analysed by high perform- ance liquid chromatography with electro- chemical detection.