Which is true regarding vitamin E in the diet?
a. Natural alpha-tocopherol is about twice as active as the synthetic type.
b. Vitamin E in supplements is identical to the naturally occurring vitamin in foods.
c. Most nutrition facts panels underestimate the amount of functional vitamin E.
d. Several naturally occurring forms of vitamin E in foods can be converted with similar efficiencies to the active form of the vitamin.
Ans: a. Natural alpha-tocopherol is about twice as active as the synthetic type.
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