[The immunomodulating and antioxidant action of beta-carotene and essentiale in a lipid metabolic disorder].

Excessive supply of lipids to the organism of rats causes increase in lipid peroxidation, reduction of red cell energy status, the appearance in them of immunosuppressive properties, and inhibition of immunological reactivity. Administration of beta-carotene and essential corrects the biochemical status and immunological reactivity of the organism in alimentary lipid loading. beta-Carotene cancels the immunosuppressive properties of light red blood cells, whereas essential induces the appearance of immunostimulating properties in the heavy cells.