Vitamin E

Question 1

Vitamin E other name

Answer 1

Antihemolytic vitamin
(Tocopherol
Alpha-tocopherol)

Antioxidant vitamin
(Anti-sterility
factor)

Question 1

Chemistry of vit E

Answer 1

• Stable in high temperatures and acids but unstable in alkali, UV
  light, and oxygen
• Readily oxidized
  through rancid fats, or
  lead and iron salts

Question 2

1 mg is equivalent to

Answer 2

1 Ul Vitamin E

Question 3

Function of vit. E

Answer 3

• Prevents oxidation
• Prevents RBCs integration in hemolysis
• Protects from oxidative damage
• Promotes synthesis of
  essential body compounds
• Protects structure and
  function of muscletissues

Question 4

Selenium

Answer 4

Protect selenium
from oxygen-free radicals

Question 5

Sulfur-containing
amino acids

Answer 5

for glutathione

Question 6

Zinc, manganese,
and copper

Answer 6

for enzymes
activation

Question 7

Vitamin A

Answer 7

for signaling its
lower amounts
to vitamin E

Question 8

Vitamin E

Answer 8

Requiring high
amounts of PUFA for
vitamin E increase

Question 9

Vitamin E deficiency

Answer 9

Hemorrhage for interference
with blood clotting
actions of vitamin K and
vice versa

Question 10

Toxicity

Answer 10

• Hypovitaminosis E
• RBC hemolysis
  that may result to hemolytic anemia

Question 11

Food sources

Answer 11

• Plant oils
• Green and leafy
  vegetables
• Whole grains
• Liver
• Egg yolk
• Dairy
• Mayonnaise
• Salad dressing
• Nuts and seeds