Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency is the Main Disease Caused by Low Vitamin E
•
4 min read
While dietary deficiency of vitamin E is rare in developed countries, the most serious disease directly linked to its deficiency is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder called Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED). This inherited condition impairs the body's ability to utilize vitamin E, leading to severe neurological damage over time.