Vitamin E Description

Description:

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin which helps to neutralise potentially damaging free radicals in the body. Vitamin E is particularly important for the protection of cell membranes as well as maintaining healthy skin, heart and circulation, nerves, muscles and red blood cells.

Food Source:

Seed oils, and the outer germ of cereals are the richest sources as well as olive oil, avocado pear, muesli, nuts, leafy green vegetables, wholemeal bread, cereals and egg yolks.

Intake:

EU Labelling RDA: 10mg

Deficiency Symptoms:

None known.

Who might Benefit from supplements

Those on high polyunsaturated fat diets and those with fat malabsorption problems.

Side Effects/Precautions:

None known. Upper safe level: 800mg (long and short term - no adverse effects have been established).