By Dr. Royal Lee
Summary: Dr. Lee praises butter as an unparalleled source of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E as well as a source of "vitamin F," a complex that includes the essential fatty acids linoleic acid and linolenic acid as well as arachidonic acid. Lee also explains that vitamin E comprises more than just the antioxidant tocopherols and cites evidence that overconsumption of tocopherols can lead to loss of bone calcium. Finally, Dr. Lee discusses Weston A. Price's discovery of a certain "Activator X"—found only in the products of cows fed spring grass—that promotes the calcification and health of bones and teeth in human patients. 1942.
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