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
