Vitamin E- active form, functions, RDA, sources, deficiency manifestation

Anti-sterility  vitamin
Vitamin in search of a disease

Vitamin E is the generic name given to the tocopherols and tocotrienols

Functions
1. Membrane antioxidant
2. Prevent RBC hemolysis
3. Maintenance of germinal epithelium of gonads
4. Immunity
5. prevents oxidation of LDL
6. Heme synthesis

RDA
8 to 10 mg

Sources- Vegetable oils

Deficiency manifestation

mild hemolytic Anemia
neuromuscular problems

Toxicity- least toxic

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