Vitamin E

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Categories: Vitamin

Type: Compound
Vitamin: E
Name: Antisterility Factor,Tocopherols,Tocotrienols
RDA: 30 IU
Importance- to Body:
An antioxidant that disarms free radicals; helps prevent oxidation of vitamins A and C in intestine; in tissues, decreases oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, thus helps maintain integrity of cell membranes.
Distribution- in Body:
Group of related compounds called tocopherols, chemically related to sex hormones; stored primarily in muscle and adipose tissues; resistant to heat, light, acids; unstable in presence of oxygen.
Excess Effects:
Thrombophlebitis, Hypertension; Slow Wound Healing
Deficiency Effects:
Extremely rare, precise effects uncertain: possible Hemolysis of RBC’s, Macrocytic Anemia; Fragile Capillaries
Food Sources:
Vegetable oils, Margarine, Whole Grains, Dark-Green Leafy Vegetables, Seeds, Nuts
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Supplemental information:

Synonyms:
Antisterility Factor,Tocopherols,Tocotrienols
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