Vitamin E

  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Planning
  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Biochemical
  • Diet

Definition

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin which neutralises free radicals and protects tissues and organs from oxidative damage. It is incorporated into cell membranes, modulates expression of various genes, has a role in neurological function, cell signalling, inhibits platelet aggregation, enhances vasodilation and can modulate the immune response.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/open-global/biomarkers/vitamin/vitamin-e

References

OpeN-Global, 2028