Sources of Vitamin E (and How to Make Sure Your Body Can Use It)
Vitamin E is an antioxidant essential for the nervous, cardiovascular, reproductive, musculoskeletal and other systems to work properly. It may help prevent diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cognitive decline. However, nearly 90% of American adults don’t get enough vitamin E to meet recommended daily requirements. Vitamin E sources to boost your intake To […]
Power up on foods packed with vitamin E
Vitamin E may be a star of the supplement aisle, but food is where this nutrient truly shines. After almost a century of research, there is still much to be discovered, but we do know the vitamin is more effective from food sources, further reiterating that a pill isn’t always the answer to a healthy […]
Whole foods generally a better source of vitamins than supplements
Mayo Clinic Q&A By Brent Bauer, M.D. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve read that the antioxidant vitamin E provides a lot of health benefits. Is taking a daily vitamin E supplement a good idea? Can it be harmful? ANSWER: The proposed benefits of vitamin E rest on its powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances believed to […]
Vitamin E on the brain
By Judith Thalheimer, R.D., L.D.N., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Along with its potential brain-boosting power, natural vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that may decrease the risk of heart attack, help prevent cataracts and boost immune function. It even has been studied for preventing and treating cancer. Instead of taking supplements, focus on eating vitamin E […]
