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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that stops the production of reactive oxygen species formed when fat undergoes oxidation.

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Which vitamin is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects vitamin A?

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How is vitamin E helpful to your body?

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The main function of vitamin E in the body is to act as?

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What functions does Vitamin E serve in the body?

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Is vitamin e found in your body?

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What works with vitamin E to protect the body from oxidation?

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