Vitamin E and heart disease; Tocopherol and heart disease
Antioxidants such as vitamin E (also called tocopherol) protect cells in the body from oxidation. Oxidation is a process that leads to cell damage. It may play an important role in atherosclerosis -- the development of plaque in blood vessels that can cause heart disease and stroke.
Eating foods rich in antioxidants (like
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