Vitamin E
Function: Helps to form normal blood cells and muscle cells.
Deficiency: Vitamin E deficiency is associated with diseases where fat absorption is impaired, symptoms include severe neurological defects (pain, tingling and loss of sensation in extremities)
Toxicity: Vitamin E is relatively non-toxic when taken by mouth.
Recommended Daily intake of Vitamin E is:
MEN AND WOMEN AGE 14+ YEARS = 15 MG
FOOD SOURCES |
AMOUNT |
# of MG |
NUTS/SEEDS |
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| Sunflower Seeds, raw | ¼ cup | 18.10 |
| Almonds, dry roasted | ¼ cup | 8.97 |
FOOD SOURCES |
AMOUNT |
# of MG |
VEGETABLES |
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| Swiss Chard | 1 cup | 3.31 |
| Almonds, dry roasted | ¼ cup | 8.97 |
| Mustard greens, boiled | 1 cup | 2.81 |
| Turnip greens, boiled | 1 cup | 2.48 |
| Spinach, boiled | 1 cup | 1.72 |
| Collard greens, boiled | 1 cup | 1.67 |
| Brussel sprouts, boiled | 1 cup | 1.33 |
| Kale, boiled | 1 cup | 1.11 |
| Broccoli, steamed | 1 cup | .75 |
| Tomato, ripe | 1 cup | .68 |
| Bell peppers, red, raw, slices | 1 cup | .63 |
FOOD SOURCES |
AMOUNT |
# of MG |
FRUITS |
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| Olives | 1 cup | 4.03 |
| Papaya | 1 each | 3.40 |
| Blueberries | 1 cup | 1.46 |
| Kiwifruit | 1 each | .85 |
