Vitamin E

Common names

* Vitamin E, Tocopherol, Alpha-tocopherol

Recommended Intake

* Males and females ≥ 19 years: 15 mg/day

What's Vitamin E for?

* Acts as an antioxidant, scavenging for free radicals that can damage cells and contribute to cardiovascular disease and cancer
* Contributes to immune function and DNA repair

Best Food sources

* Vegetables oils (such as those in salad dressings and margarine), especially wheat germ oil
* Fortified cereals
* Green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains

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