Explanation

Vitamin-E or tocopherol is obtained from green leafy vegetables, seed oils, milk, cheese, butter, egg, etc. It is an antisterility factor and is antioxidative for membrane lipids, skin (reduces keratinization) and hair, reduces atherosclerosis and inhibits oxidation of vitamin-A and unsaturated fatty acids. Its deficiency causes erythrocyte break down (anaemia) muscular dystrophy (cramps), miscarriage and reduced fertility.