The alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E protects against the peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can cause cellular damage and lead to improper immune responses.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Linus Pauling Institute
  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• immune response concept
• vitamin concept
• polyunsaturated fatty acids concept