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Vitamin E Summary
All Vitamin E Benefits/Effects/Facts & Information
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin composed of a group of compounds called tocopherols, including d-alpha, beta, delta and gamma. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to maintain the integrity of cells.
- Supports nervous system health
- Powerful antioxidant properties
- Fights free radicals which can damage health cells increasing aging and weakening immune system health
- Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart disease and stroke
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces macular degeneration
- Reduces oxidative stress which can help exercise performance
- Supports optimal cardiovascular health
- May help improve fertility in males
- Used in Anti-aging treatments
- Supports blood vessel health
- Plays a role in hormone production
Healthy foods that contain Vitamin-E:
- Sunflower Seeds
- Almonds
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Avocados
- Peanuts
- Hazelnuts
- Turnip Greens
- Asparagus
- Beet Greens
- Mustard Greens
Vitamin-E deficiency can cause:
- Cancer
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Cardiovascular health issues
- Weak immune system health
- Digestive issues
- Cognitive issues
Things to Know About Vitamin E
Vitamin E Is Also Known As
Alpha Tocopherol, D-Tocopherol, DL-Tocopherol, Mixed Tocopherols
Things to note about Vitamin E
- Vitamin E deficiencies are very rare.
- Vitamin E is fat soluble and works best when taken with food.
How To Take Vitamin E
Recommended Vitamin E Dosage, Active Amounts, Other Details
Currently there is not an optimal dosage for Vitamin E. Research studies use dosages between 50 IU – 800 IU daily.
50 IU – 800 IU equals:
- 50 mg – 800 mg of synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol)
- 25 mg – 400 mg of natural vitamin E (d-alpha- or mixed tocopherols).
The adult safe upper intake level (UL) for vitamin E is set at 1,000 mg daily.
The official U.S. recommendations for daily intake of Vitamin E:
- Infants
- 0-6 months: 4 mg
- 7-12 months: 5 mg
- Children
- 1-3 years: 6 mg
- 4-8 years: 7 mg
- 9-13 years: 11 mg
- Males and Females
- 14 years and older: 15 mg
- Pregnant Women: 15 mg
- Nursing Women: 19 mg
