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Is Vitamin-E a micronutrient?


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Vitamin-E:

  1. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble, essential micronutrient that has antioxidant activity and enhances immunity.
  2. Though there are multiple forms of this vitamin, only alpha-tocopherol is utilized by the human body.
  3. It is fat-soluble and prevents clot formation in the arteries.
  4. It helps protect and shield cells from free radical ion eradication and inhibits the synthesis of free radicals in the body.
  5. The main source of this vitamin include nuts, seeds, plant-based oils, asparagus, and avocado.

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