Vitamin E Functions and Requirements

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What is the primary function of vitamin E?

Enhancing muscle growth

Promoting enzyme production

Aiding in blood clotting

Preventing oxidation of cell components (correct)

Where are vegetable oils rich in vitamin E commonly found?

Dairy products

Nuts and seeds (correct)

Grains

Meat products

Who is most susceptible to vitamin E deficiency according to the text?

Elderly individuals

Teenagers

Adults who consume a high-fat diet

Premature infants (correct)

What are the clinical indications for vitamin E supplementation based on the text?

Preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer Signup and view all the answers

What were the results of clinical trials using vitamin E supplementation for cardiovascular benefit?

Increased incidence of stroke Signup and view all the answers

Which tocopherol is identified as the most active among the E vitamins?

a-tocopherol Signup and view all the answers

Which fat-soluble vitamin is the least toxic?

Vitamin E Signup and view all the answers

At what dose has no toxicity been observed for vitamin E?

300 mg/day Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient according to the text?

Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about using beta-carotene supplements?

Not recommended for cancer or cardiovascular disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin supplements are insufficiently recommended for cancer or cardiovascular disease prevention?

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin E Functions and Requirements

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What is the primary function of vitamin E?

Where are vegetable oils rich in vitamin E commonly found?

Who is most susceptible to vitamin E deficiency according to the text?

What are the clinical indications for vitamin E supplementation based on the text?

What were the results of clinical trials using vitamin E supplementation for cardiovascular benefit?

Which tocopherol is identified as the most active among the E vitamins?

Which fat-soluble vitamin is the least toxic?

At what dose has no toxicity been observed for vitamin E?

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient according to the text?

What does the text say about using beta-carotene supplements?

Which vitamin supplements are insufficiently recommended for cancer or cardiovascular disease prevention?

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