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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Anti-allergic effects of vitamin E in allergic diseases: An updated review

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Shams MH, Jafari R, Eskandari N, Masjedi M, Kheirandish F, Ganjalikhani Hakemi M, Ghasemi R, Varzi AM, Sohrabi SM, Baharvand PA, Safari M
2021
International Immunopharmacology. 90: 107196

Allergic diseases are caused by the immune system's response to innocent antigens called allergens. Recent decades have seen a significant increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases worldwide, which has imposed various socio-economic effects in different countries. Various factors, including genetic factors, industrialization, improved hygiene, and climate change contribute to the development of allergic diseases in many parts of the world. Moreover, changes in lifestyle and diet habits play pivotal roles in the prevalence of allergic diseases. Dietary changes caused by decreased intake of antioxidants such as vitamin E lead to the generation of oxidative stress, which is central to the development of allergic diseases. It has been reported in many articles that oxidative stress diverts immune responses to the cells associated with the pathogenesis of allergic diseases. The aim of this short review was to summarize current knowledge about the anti-allergic properties of vitamin E.

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    Air Pollution
    • Air Pollution: Allergens
    Global or Unspecified Location
    Dermatological Impact, Respiratory Impact
    • Dermatological Impact, Respiratory Impact: Asthma, Upper Respiratory Allergy
    Review Article
    Vulnerable Population
    • Vulnerable Population: Children
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