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Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder[?] of fat metabolism that results in poor absorption of dietary fat and vitamin E.
The vitamin E deficiency associated with this disease causes problems such as poor transmission of nerve impulses, muscle weakness, and degeneration of the retina that can cause blindness. Individuals with abetalipoproteinemia may be prescribed special vitamin E supplements by a physician to treat this disorder.
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