Abstract: Thailand has stepped into Active Aging society. There are changes and results in various fields.
Therefore, one of the issues that should be emphasized is that the elderly are in good health. Humans when entering the elderly physical systems began to deteriorate. The functioning of the body began to deteriorate and get disease more easily. The functioning of the system in the body and the immune system is reduced.
Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble component in the cellular antioxidant defense system and is obtained only from food. Vitamin E has important antioxidant properties that occur in metabolic processes both in the body and from the environment by preventing the oxidation of fat to prevent free radicals from destroying cells and tissues. A disease related to cell degeneration review of the literature mentions consequences of age-related deterioration of the body. Function and role of vitamin E in human health especially in the elderly and certain diseases, including factors that weaken the immune system. How do vitamins affect the immune system in senior citizens.
Keywords: immune system, Vitamin E, senior citizens.
Title: A review of vitamin E and immune response in senior citizens
Author: Siraprapa Kraikaew
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 309-314
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 14-September-2022
