title: [An antioxidant in pediatrics].
abstract: The authors review the state of the art regarding vitamin E in relation to its use during childhood. The report comments on a number of aspects which are still not entirely clear and stresses the prophylactic and therapeutic importance of antioxidants, even in pediatrics, and the severe damage that may result from free radicals even during this period of life.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Pediatria, Ospedale Civile di Giaveno, Tornio.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gomirato
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nigro
mesh_terms: D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D012307:Risk Factors; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014811:Vitamin E Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D014810:Vitamin E; D001205:Ascorbic Acid
vernacular_title: Un antiossidante in pediatria.