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Vitamin E - Tocopherol

Vitamin E - Tocopherol. Functions Antioxidant- reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer Improves absorption of vitamin A Destroys free radicals, reduces effects of ageing Protects blood cells. Effects of deficiency Deficiency is rare Linked to lung cancer in smokers

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Vitamin E - Tocopherol

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  1. Vitamin E -Tocopherol Functions • Antioxidant- reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer • Improves absorption of vitamin A • Destroys free radicals, reduces effects of ageing • Protects blood cells Effects of deficiency • Deficiency is rare • Linked to lung cancer in smokers • Eye disorders and anaemia in babies

  2. Vitamin E -Tocopherols Properties • Fat soluble • Insoluble in water • Stable to heat, unaffected by cooking or preservation • Acts as antioxidant, delays rancidity and oxidation • Damaged by alkalis and UV light RDA No Fixed RDA

  3. Vitamin E -Tocopherols Sources Wheat germ Oatmeal Oils and animal fats Leafy greens Eggs Nuts Pulses

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