Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which does an essential function as an antioxidant in the body. It is found specifically in foods, which comprises fat like, vegetable oil, margarine, nuts, wheat germ, seeds, and butter.
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