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An adequate intake of vitamin E lowers the body’s need for which mineral?

Correct answer D. Selenium

Explanation

Vitamin E and selenium both protect cells from oxidative damage, selenium through the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, so sufficient vitamin E spares part of the selenium requirement.

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