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Vitamin E


Recommended daily:
1 to 3 years old: 0.006gms
4 to 11 years old:0.007gms
Males:
11 to 51+ years old:0.1gms
Females:
11 to 51+ years old: 0.008 gms

Why you need it:
As a powerful antioxidant protecting the cellsof your body, including red blood cells. Helps protect unsaturated fat from the destructive damage of oxygen.





The jury is still out on these potential benefits

May help fight heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and improve your immune system.

Too much may be risky

High amounts can interfere with vitamin K's clotting actions and enhance the effect of anti-clotting drugs, potentially increasing the risk of hemorrhage. For most people, intakes below 0.2gms appear to be safe.

Top five vitamin E-rich foods
Sunflower seeds, 2 tbls.
Wheat germ, 1/4 cup.
Peanut butter, 1 tbls.
Almonds, dry roasted, 1 oz.
Olive oil, 1 tsp.

Quick tip to clinch your needs
Sprinkle wheat germ on your morning cereal.

 
 
 
 
 
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