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Newer aspects of micronutrients in chronic disease: vitamin E

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2007

P. A. Morrissey
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
P. B. Quinn
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
P. J. A. Sheehy
Affiliation:
Department of Nutrition, University College, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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