Vitamin E- active form, functions, RDA, sources, deficiency manifestation

Anti-sterility vitamin Vitamin in search of a disease Vitamin E is the generic name given to the tocopherols and tocotrienols Functions 1. Membrane antioxidant 2. Prevent RBC hemolysis 3. Maintenance of germinal epithelium of gonads 4. Immunity 5. prevents oxidation of LDL 6. Heme synthesis RDA 8 to 10 mg Sources- Vegetable oils Deficiency manifestation mild hemolytic Anemia neuromuscular problems Toxicity- least toxic