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Vitamin E: Deficiency Symptoms, Health Benefits, Optimal Sources, and Side Effects

Vitamin E: Deficiency Symptoms, Health Benefits, Optimal Sources, and Side Effects
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from foods like avocado, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. Illustration by The Epoch Times
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Dr. Beverly Timerding, M.D.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient in various foods that acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from free radical damage. It also plays a crucial role in immune system support, contributes to blood vessel dilation and clotting prevention, and facilitates cell communication and essential bodily functions.

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