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VITAMIN E Soumya Ranjan Parida Basic B.Sc. Nursing 4 th year Sum Nursing College
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VIAMIN E
• Fat soluble
• Alfa-tocopherol-most common
• Anti-oxidant
• Free radical scavenger
• Transported in body by lipoprotein
FUNCTIONS
1.Protact membrane phospholipids from free radical induced peroxidase damage
2. Raise the concentration of HDL cholesterol
3. Anti-neoplastic effect
4. Prevent platelet aggregation
5. Enhance vasodilatation
Sources
• Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, olive, soyabean oil)
• Nuts ( almond, hazelnut, peanut )
• Whole grains
• Green leafy vegetables