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How does vitamin E act as an antioxidant?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Vitamin E acts as a lipid-soluble, chain-breaking antioxidant that prevents free-radical reactions from propagating, protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids in biological membranes and plasma lipoproteins.

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Metaperex 400 IU soft capsulesKora Healthcare · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 17 September 2024

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