Physiological potential of ascorbate, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol individually and in combination in the prevention of tissue damage, carcinogenesis and immune dysfunction mediated by phagocyte-derived reactive oxidants

World Rev Nutr Diet. 1990:62:27-58. doi: 10.1159/000417534.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ascorbic Acid / metabolism*
  • Carotenoids / metabolism*
  • Connective Tissue / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / immunology
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Phagocytes / physiology*
  • Smoking / immunology
  • Smoking / metabolism*
  • Vitamin E / metabolism*
  • beta Carotene

Substances

  • beta Carotene
  • Vitamin E
  • Carotenoids
  • Ascorbic Acid