A vitamin E capsuleVitamin E. A capsule of vitamin E (tocopherol). This vitamin is principallyconcerned with protecting fats from oxidation inthe body. It is needed for maintenance of normalcell structure, for sustaining the action ofcertain enzymes, and it protects the lungs andother tissues from damaging pollutants. Vitamin E is also believed to slow the aging of cells.For this reason vitamin E is often present incosmetic products. The principal dietary sourcesof vitamin E are vegetable oils, nuts, meat,green leafy vegetables, cereals, wheat-germ andegg yolk. Vitamin E deficiency leads to thedestruction of red blood cells which may result inanaemia.
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