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Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant function in limiting radical damage from oxidation of PUFAs?
Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant function in limiting radical damage from oxidation of PUFAs?
- Beta-Carotene
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E (correct)
- Vitamin C
What is the function of VLDL in relation to Vitamin E absorption and metabolism?
What is the function of VLDL in relation to Vitamin E absorption and metabolism?
- Neutralizing free radicals
- Donating an electron
- Transporting Vitamin E to other tissues (correct)
- End the chain reaction
What is the primary role of antioxidants in the body?
What is the primary role of antioxidants in the body?
- Generate oxygen radicals
- Neutralize free radicals (correct)
- Remain stable
- Cause a cascade of destruction
What can free radicals damage within the body?
What can free radicals damage within the body?
What is the non-radical product of the tocopheroxyl radical?
What is the non-radical product of the tocopheroxyl radical?
What micronutrients are examples of dietary antioxidants?
What micronutrients are examples of dietary antioxidants?
What can high levels of free radicals cause damage to?
What can high levels of free radicals cause damage to?
What has epidemiology studies shown about high blood concentrations of Vitamin E?
What has epidemiology studies shown about high blood concentrations of Vitamin E?
What are some factors that contribute to oxidative stress?
What are some factors that contribute to oxidative stress?
What is the primary role of Vitamin E in the body's defense mechanisms?
What is the primary role of Vitamin E in the body's defense mechanisms?
What do randomized controlled trials with high dose Vitamin E supplements show?
What do randomized controlled trials with high dose Vitamin E supplements show?
What is the function of chylomicron in relation to Vitamin E absorption and metabolism?
What is the function of chylomicron in relation to Vitamin E absorption and metabolism?
What is the formula for calculating alpha-tocopherol equivalents?
What is the formula for calculating alpha-tocopherol equivalents?
Which food has the highest amount of \alpha-tocopherol per serving?
Which food has the highest amount of \alpha-tocopherol per serving?
What is the biological potency of \alpha-tocopherol compared to other vitamers?
What is the biological potency of \alpha-tocopherol compared to other vitamers?
How is the \alpha-tocopherol equivalent calculated for soybean oil?
How is the \alpha-tocopherol equivalent calculated for soybean oil?
Which food has the highest total tocopherol content per serving?
Which food has the highest total tocopherol content per serving?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 ounce of peanuts?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 ounce of peanuts?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 tablespoon of safflower oil?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 tablespoon of safflower oil?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 tablespoon of corn oil?
What is the vitamin E content in 1 tablespoon of corn oil?
Which of the following has the highest \gamma-tocopherol content?
Which of the following has the highest \gamma-tocopherol content?
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