Vitamin E and aging

• Immune function worsens with aging

  • T cell function declines the most
    • T-cells stimulate antobody production by B-cells
    • Antibody production declines
    • Pro-inflammatory cytokine production increases

• Vit E supplementation

  • Improves T-cell function

• Multivitamin (B-6) and mineral supplementation

  • Improve T-cell function

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