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Vitamin E -Tocopherol Functions  Antioxidant- reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer  Improves absorption of vitamin A  Destroys free radicals,

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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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