Vitamin E

Vitamin E

The proper chemical name of vitamin E is Tocopherol. The role of vitamin E in human body is not clearly established, but it is known to be an essential nutrient for humans.

Principle Sources

Wheat germ

Brown flour

Liver

Green vegetables

Leafy green vegetables

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Function

Functions in humans is still unknown.

The vitamin plays some role in forming red blood cells and
muscle and other tissues and in preventing the oxidation of vitamin A and
fats.

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Deficiency diseases and Symptoms

Anaemia-Increased breakdown of red blood cells.

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Excess Vitamin E?

Overdoses appear to have lower toxic effects than do overdoses of
other fat-soluble vitamins.