Vitamin E enhancement of T cell-mediated function in healthy elderly: mechanisms of action

Article Abstract:

The hypothesis that vitamin E supplements will enhance the immune response of elderly people is tested using two groups of mice. The group comprised of young mice were given sufficient or high amounts of Vitamin E for one month. Those fed a high level of Vitamin E showed substantially higher proliferative response than those fed with adequate amounts, as well as high interleukin-2 (IL-2) output and the delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin response. A placebo controlled study in humans showed that those given Vitamin E had a substantial increase in DTH as well as IL-2 production.

Health aspects

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Recent developments in Vitamin E and immune response

Article Abstract:

Vitamin E has been shown to enhance the immune system response by possibly reducing prostaglandin synthesis and/or decreasing the formation of free radicals. Vitamin E may protect the cells of the immune system against oxidative damage. Vitamin E effects on aging, cancer and infectious disease resistance are discussed.

Physiological aspects, Immune response

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Biomarkers as early predictors of long-term health status and human immune function

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the existence of biomarkers as indicators for long-term health and cancer risk. Few such standards exist, and these require more research to be fully established.

Care and treatment, Cancer research, Chronic diseases, Cancer, Health risk assessment, Immune system

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