Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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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