Vitamin E

Question 1

What are the properties of Vitamin E?

Answer 1

• Vitamin E dissolves and is stored within fats
• Reduced risk of blood clot formation
• An antioxidant (protection against Free Radicals)
• Can help slow down memory loss

Question 2

What foods offer the greatest amount of Vitamin E, and what is the recommended daily allowance?

Answer 2

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for 14+ year old is 15mg

• 1 tbsp wheat germ oil = 20.3mg
• 1 oz Roasted sunflower seeds = 7.4mg
• 1 oz Almonds = 6.8mg
• 1/2 cup spinach = 1.9mg
• 1tbsp peanut butter = 1.45mg

Question 3

How does Vitamin E help with proper body function?

Answer 3

Vitamin E has been studied to enhance immune function and prevent blood clots in arteries due to the antioxidant alpha-tocopherol.
Protection against free radical damage also aids in slowing cancer, vision loss, and other chronic conditions (Dementia, Parkinson’s, and ALS).

Question 4

What are the potential health consequences of Vitamin E deficiency?

Answer 4

People who have digestive disorders or do not absorb fat properly can develop a vitamin E deficiency.

• Retinopathy (damage to the retina of the eyes that can impair vision)
• Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves, usually in the hands or feet, causing weakness or pain)
• Ataxia (loss of control of body movements)
• Decreased immune function