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Nurul Hanis Nadia Hazzairi - 1918816
Nurul Hanis Nadia Hazzairi - 1918816
Vitamin C Vitamin E
inhibit oxidative damage inhibits lipid peroxidation
especially in leukocytes enhances the production
neutralise the of antibodies
phagocyte-derived induces Th1 cytokine-
oxidants which cause mediated action
tissue damage during (proinflammatory
infection response)
β-carotene Astaxanthin
NURUL HANIS NADIA BT HAZZAIRI (1918816)
Why is it crucial ?
Uncontrolled oxidative reactions will extremely impair immune
system functions. Thus, the correct and adequate supply of
antioxidants is necessary to sustain immunocompetence.
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