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Nutrition 101: Vitamin E
Published in March 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Common names
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- Vitamin E, Tocopherol, Alpha-tocopherol
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Recommended Intake
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- Males and females ≥ 19 years: 15 mg/day
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What's Vitamin E for?
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- 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
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Best Food sources
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- 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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