Vitamin E

Alpha Tocopherol

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Functions Prevents damage to cell memberane Active in maintaining involuntary nervous system vascular system involuntary muscles Deficiency Red blood cell resistance to rupture is decreased Characteristics fat soluble stable to heat in absence of oxygen Good Sources Natural whole grains green, leafy vegetables vegetable oils, margarine nuts, seeds brown rice olives asparagus Food Quantity mg Brussel sprouts, boiled 1/2 cup 0.7 Spinach, boiled 1 cup 0.675 Almonds 1 oz 7.5 Artificial wheat germ, wheat germ oil Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Males (11 yrs. and older) 15 mg 8-10 mg Females (11 yrs. and older) 15 mg 8 mg Pregnant females 15 mg 10 mg Lactating females 15 mg 11 mg Children 10-15 mg Infants 5 mg Varied values reflect different references Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) Adults (19 to 50 yrs) 1,000 mg Intakes above UL may lead to negative health consequences. Supplementation Not recommended Also see detailed report of Vitamin E.