Name: Vitamin Vitamin
Class:
Mechanism: Fat soluble antioxidant. Scavenges free radicals. Conc. in adipose tissue.
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Toxicity/S.E.s: Diarrhea, headache.
Utility: Large doses may reduce rate of buildup of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries and protect against stroke and heart disease.
Special Features: RDA directly proportional to intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Deficiency ® spinocerebellar degeneration.