Vitamin E -Tocopherol

Functions Antioxidant- reduces

risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer

Improves absorption of vitamin A

Destroys free radicals, reduces effects of ageing

Protects blood cells

Effects of deficiency Deficiency is rare Linked to lung cancer in

smokers Eye disorders and

anaemia in babies

Vitamin E -Tocopherols

Properties

Fat soluble Insoluble in water Stable to heat,

unaffected by cooking or preservation

Acts as antioxidant, delays rancidity and oxidation

Damaged by alkalis and UV light

RDA

No Fixed RDA

Vitamin E -Tocopherols

SourcesWheat germOatmealOils and animal fatsLeafy greensEggsNutsPulses