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Vitamin E
Vitamin E Quick Facts
| Clinical Name | Alpha-tocopherol |
| Soluble(Fat or Water) | Fat |
| Uses | Strong antioxidant properties Supports immune system |
| Foods this Vitamin is Found In | Wheat Germ Peanuts Spinach |
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin E exists in 8 different forms, each with their own biological function within the body.
Vitamin E has many properties, lately becoming very popular as an antioxidant.
What Does Vitamin E do?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. As an antioxidiant, it is very effective in preventing damage from free radicals.
Vitamin E is very helpful in supporting the proper function of the immune system.
U.S RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for Vitamin A
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. It is important to pay close attention to dosing recommendations on all fat soluble vitamins, as potential toxicity can result from overuse. The Ohio State University Extension office has prepared a fact sheet on the recommended daily amount of vitamin E and where it can be found.
The Ohio State University Extension Vitamin E Fact Sheet
Further Research on Vitamin E
National Institutes of Health - fact sheet on vitamin E
Nutrition Focus Vitamin E Page - Links to great resources on researching vitamin E