Abstract
Vitamin E is essential for neurological function. This fact, together with a growing body of evidence indicating that neurodegenerative processes are associated with oxidative stress, lead to the convincing idea that several neurological disorders may be prevented and/or cured by the antioxidant properties of vitamin E. In this review, some aspects related to the role of vitamin E against Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and ataxia with vitamin E deficiency will be presented.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Alzheimer Disease / metabolism
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Alzheimer Disease / prevention & control
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / metabolism
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / prevention & control
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Animals
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Humans
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / metabolism*
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / prevention & control*
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Parkinson Disease / metabolism
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Parkinson Disease / prevention & control
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Vitamin E / metabolism*
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Vitamin E / pharmacology*
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Vitamin E Deficiency / metabolism
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Vitamin E Deficiency / prevention & control