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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Benefits of Vitamin E

Important of Vitamin E in Nutrition


Vitamin E is a key antioxidant, so it is particularly important for a healthy heart and blood supply. It is also very good for your skin. Fat-soluble vitamin E is only stored in your body for a short period of time, making regular intake is essential. 

The term vitamin E describes a family of 8 antioxidants, 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. alpha-tocopherol (a-tocopherol) is the only form of vitamin E that is actively maintained in the human body and is therefore, the form of vitamin E found in the largest quantities in the blood and tissue.

Functions of Vitamin E
Ø  Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps decrease the effects of free radicals, which may damage cells and accelerate signs of the aging process.
Ø  Vitamin E is beneficial for a healthy immune system.
Ø  Vitamin E is important for the production of energy from food and for maintaining health at every level.

Food Sources of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is present in almost all foodstuffs, Groundnut, soya, Wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, pine nuts, peanut butter, sweet potato, asparagus, spinach, and avocado.
Ø  Vitamin E food sources are readily destroyed by heat processing (deep-fat frying) and through oxidation.

Food Sources of Vitamin E
Sunflower
49 mg/100g
Cottonseed oil
43 mg/100g
Safflower
40 mg/100g
Hazelnuts
25 mg/100g
Almonds
24 mg/100g
Wheat germ
22 mg/100g
Rapeseed oil
22 mg/100g
Cod liver oil
20 mg/100g
Mayonnaise
19 mg/100g
Corn oil
17 mg/100g
Soya bean oil
16 mg/100g
Peanut oil
15 mg/100g
Pine nuts
13 mg/100g
Margarine
8 mg/100g
Brazil Nuts
7 mg/100g
Sweet  Potato
4.5 mg/100g
Walnuts
3 mg/100g
Egg Yolks
3 mg/100g
Battenburg Cake
2.4 mg/100g

RDA Of VITAMIN E
Childern
Age
4-6
09 IU
Age
7-10
10 IU
Males
Age
15-18
15 IU
Age
19-24
15 IU
Age
25-50
15 IU
Females
Age
15-18
12 IU
Age
19-24
12 IU
Age
25-50
12 IU


Deficiency and Disease of Vitamin E
Vitamin E has an increased ability to be absorbed with adequate intake of vitamin C and selenium. Its absorption is reduced by high intake of iron. Pregnant and lactating women, those who use oral contraceptives, and people with high-risk heart disease factors may need more vitamin E. 
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  1. pramod brahmankarFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Vitamin E is a key antioxidant, so it is particularly important for a healthy heart and blood supply.

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