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VITAMIN A (Beta Carotene)
VITAMIN E
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VITAMIN E |
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that is stored in the liver,
fatty tissues, heart, muscles, testes, uterus, blood, adrenal and
pituitary glands.
Benefits and
Functions:
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Major anti-oxidant nutrient
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Retards cellular aging due to oxidation
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Prevents oxidation of “bad” cholesterol
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Helps prevent various forms of cancer
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Alleviates fatigue
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Working as a diuretic it may lower blood pressure
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Aids in the prevention of miscarriages
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Protects the lungs against air pollution by working with
vitamin A
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Lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke
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Decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
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Supplies oxygen to the blood
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Aids in bringing nourishment to cells
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Strengthens the capillary walls
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Prevents and dissolves blood clots
Possible signs of
deficiency:
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Rupture of red blood cells
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Fluid retention
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Lack of sexual desire
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Abnormal fat deposits in muscles
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Dry skin
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Muscle degeneration
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