Effects of Vitamin E on Cognitive Performance during Ageing and in Alzheimer’s Disease
Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that primarily protects cells from damage associated with oxidative stress caused by free radicals. The brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress, which increases during ageing and is considered a major contributor to neurodegeneration. High plasma vitamin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/12/5453 |