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Vitamin E

Alternative Names: Deficiency - vitamin E; Tocopherol Side Effects: In November, 2004, the American Heart Association stated that high amounts of vitamin E can be harmful. Taking 400 IU per day, or higher, may increase the risk of death. Text Continues Below Taking smaller amounts, such as those found in a typical multivitamin, was not harmful.

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