The immune system is an intricate biological protection system responsible for determining what belongs to and in the body versus what does not belong and requires elimination. It defends the body against infection, disease and foreign substances.

Antioxidants are also frequently helpful in treating autoimmune disorders as they assist the immune system in eliminating free-radicals and reducing oxidative stress without directly stimulating an immune response. Antioxidants are extremley useful in countering the effects of some autoimmuine diseases.

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