What Does Vitamin E Do?
IntoFit | May 5th, 2009 | General Health Tips | 8 Comments »
Much like the other antioxidants I have talked about ( Vitamin C, A and Selenium) Vitamin E helps protect our bodies from free radicals that can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Vitamin E also:
- Helps keep your immune system strong.
- Aids in DNA repair.
- Important vitamin for your metabolic process.
- Recent studies suggest Vitamin E may help protect against: Altitude Sickness, Menstrual Cramps, Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and Hepatitis C inflammation.
Where can you get Vitamin E ?
Vegetable oils including olive oil, nuts and seeds, dark green leafy vegetables, peanuts and peanut butter and fortified cereals.
Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) of Vitamin E:
- Men and women 14 years and older: 15 mg
- Because of it’s role in DNA repair, pregnant women should get 19mg.
*9862 Steps.
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