Symptoms of Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome are mostly due to a deficiency of this vitamin, which suppresses the metabolism of arachidonic acid and thus helps dilate blood vessels.
Symptoms of Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome are mostly due to a deficiency of this vitamin, which suppresses the metabolism of arachidonic acid and thus helps dilate blood vessels. This vitamin includes four tocotrienols and three tocopherols in addition to its primary form, alpha-tocopherol, which is resecreted by the liver. Ataxia, anemia, and myopathies are the primary symptoms of this vitamin's deficiency, as it preserves nerve conduction by protecting the (*) myelin sheath from degradation. Found at high levels in nuts and seeds, this vitamin prevents skin damage and may help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer by protecting the body from the effects of free radicals. For 10 points, name this antioxidant vitamin.
Symptoms of Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome are mostly due to a deficiency of this vitamin, which suppresses the metabolism of arachidonic acid and thus helps dilate blood vessels.
vitamin {E} [accept either {tocotrienol} or {tocopherol} until mention]