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 …

Several neurodegenerative disorders are associated with oxidative stress that is manifested
by lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation and other markers. Included in these disorders in …

Characterized by specific neuronal cell losses, neu‑rodegenerative diseases are among the
leading cause of disabilities in elderly people (Knight, 1997; Floyd and Hensley 2002 …

Several pathological conditions are believed to be causally related to the generation of
reactive oxygen species and free radicals including various neurodegenerative disorders. In …

Oxidative stress is important in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The brain
contains high levels of oxidizable lipids that must be protected by antioxidants. Low …

With the advancement of in vivo studies and clinical trials, the pathogenesis of
neurodegenerative diseases has been better understood. However, gaps still need to be …

Renewed interest in the potential protective role of antioxidants in degenerative human
diseases has focused attention once again on vitamin E. The hypothesis that atherosclerosis …

There is controversy as to whether vitamin E is beneficial in Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this
study, we tested if vitamin E prevents oxidative stress and loss of cognition in AD. Fifty-seven …

Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that primarily protects cells from damage associated
with oxidative stress caused by free radicals. The brain is highly susceptible to oxidative …

Since its discovery, vitamin E has been extensively researched by a large number of
investigators in an attempt to fully understand its role in a variety of pathophysiological …