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Vitamin E
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Vegetable oil
Corn
Soya bean
Wheat germ
Whole grain cereals
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Causes neurological abnormalities
Anemia
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Necessary for the formation of normal red blood cells, muscle, and tissue
Necessary for immune functions
Protects fat in tissues from oxidation
Helps protect cells from free radical damage
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
May be important for cardiovascular health
Reduces LDL oxidation
May prevent free radical oxidation.
Suggestion that vitamin E with vitamin A and C may reduce the proliferation of abnormal/malignant cells in patients with colorectal cancer
May reduce the risk of cataracts
May reduce the risk of prostate cancer
May play a role in the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for adults is 1,000 mg (2,200 IU)/day of any form of supplementary vitamin E
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
