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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Functions: The most important antioxidant in the
body, essential for normal lipid metabolism,
responsible for preventing from free radicals (free
radicals are damaging DNA and leads to malignant
disease). Necessary for normal reproductive function.
Source: Vegetable oil, seeds (peanuts), fruits and
vegetables.
Deficiency: Disorder of lipid metabolism and
hemolytic anemia, infertility, increased risk of
developing malignancies.
Vitamin H (Biotin)
Functions: Necessary for normal function of the
enzymes from the group of carboxylase, essential for
lipid metabolism, oxaloacetic acid, urea and purine.
Source: The gut flora.
Deficiency: Extremely rare, it is manifested with
bloating, vomiting, dermatitis, hair loss and nervous
disorders.