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Vitamin E    See images

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Alternative names:

Vitamin E deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin E; Tocopherol

Definition:

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin; it is one of the vitamins that act as antioxidants.

Functions

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from the damage of oxidation. It is important in the formation of red blood cells and the use of vitamin K.

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