What does Vitamin E do?
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells. It also enhances immune function and prevents clots from forming in heart arteries. Antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin E, came to public attention in the 1980s when scientists began to understand that free radical damage was involved in the early stages of artery-clogging atherosclerosis, and might also contribute to cancer, vision loss, and a host of other chronic conditions.
How much do I need?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance of Vitamin E is 15 mg daily.
Are supplements recommended?
Most people do not need to take Vitamin E supplements if they eat a balanced diet, as it is easily obtained from nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Supplements are generally only recommended for people with specific absorption issues, such as Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, or certain dietary restrictions.
What are some good plant food sources of Vitamin E?
Mango, avocado, almonds, asparagus, peanuts, pumpkin, wheat germ oil, and sunflower seeds are rich in Vitamin E.
Foods Rich in Vitamin E
Mango Facts
One cup of fresh mango contains fewer than 100 calories, but packs 67% of the daily requirement for vitamin C.
Avocado Facts *superfood*
Avocados improve heart health; support eye, skin, and hair health; fight cancer cell growth; promote weight loss; enhance digestive health; protect against diabetes; and decrease arthritis symptoms.
Almond Facts
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese Almond is the edible seed of Prunus dulcis, a species of tree native to Iran but widely cultivated elsewhere. It is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the shell surrounding the seed. Almonds are sold shelled…
Asparagus Facts
Asparagus is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is a good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Thiamine, and Fiber.
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