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Vitamin E

Vitamins, minerals & anti-oxidants

Description

A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy and work the way it should. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and vegetable oils. Vitamin E boosts the immune system and helps keep blood clots from forming.

Mechanism of action

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)-mediated low-density lipoprotein lipid peroxidation. It has been found that alpha-tocopherol mainly inhibits the production of new free radicals, while gamma-tocopherol traps and neutralises the existing free radicals.

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Mechanism of action

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)-mediated low-density lipoprotein lipid peroxidation. It has been found that alpha-tocopherol mainly inhibits the production of new free radicals, while gamma-tocopherol traps and neutralises the existing free radicals.

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