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Replacing the 5.0% excess phenylalanine and 6.0% excess protein (gelatin) with an equivalent of a balanced free amino acid mixture prevented cataract formation in the group supplemented with vitamin E alone. Addition of balanced free amino acids resulted in decreased fertility, pup survival, and increased diuresis. Supplementation with vitamin E (40.0mg/lOOg) alone prevented these effects. Urinary excretions of keto acid (phenylpyruvate), nitrogen, urea, and creatinine were examined during the 7-l4th days of gestation. Amino acid analysis were performed on plasma and soluble lens hornogenates from young progeny. Protein separations of soluble lens homogenates from young progeny were obtained. 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Supplementation with vitamin E (40.0mg/lOOg) alone prevented these effects. Urinary excretions of keto acid (phenylpyruvate), nitrogen, urea, and creatinine were examined during the 7-l4th days of gestation. Amino acid analysis were performed on plasma and soluble lens hornogenates from young progeny. Protein separations of soluble lens homogenates from young progeny were obtained. 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