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> On the discussion about feeding fat / oil, it has been stated that Vit E 
should 
> be fed in addition so that the fat / oil is absorbed better.
Well, just to be persnickety, vit E doesn't improve absorption of dietary 
fats.  It is an antioxidant, so the addition is just a protective measure 
against any rancidity, free radicals and peroxides present along with the fat.


> What would be the best dietary Vit E to feed?
Fresh green pasture, actually.


 Aloe Vera juice?  And how refined 
> or not should it be?  Would human dietary vit E be too refined?  In what 
> quantity / ratio should the vit E be given?  Or would a good Vitamin / 
mineral 
> supplement do the trick?

If you don't have green pasture available, there are several ways you can go.  
The human gelcaps from WalMart work just fine, are a stable form if the caps 
aren't opened way ahead of time and are pretty cost effective.  There are 
plenty of commercial vitamin E supplements available, but any exposure to air, 
light or heat makes its efficacy in question.  Stabilized rice bran is also a 
good source, and some manufacturers are claiming its vitamin E activity is 
better than other forms.  To my knowledge, however, the claims are not yet 
substantiated by peer-reviewed data.

Susan G  
> Kristene
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