Answer
It replaces alpha-tocopherol that people with AVED cannot maintain normally, helping protect nervous tissue from ongoing deficiency-related damage.
Sources for this answer
- Metaperex 400 IU soft capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- PubMed CentralPubMed Central · Reputable Web
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