Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a group of 8 fat-soluble vitamins which help prevent oxidative stress to the body, and other vitamins within the body. Adequate amounts of vitamin E can help protect against heart disease, cancer, and age related eye damage (macular degeneration). Conversely, too much vitamin E from supplements can lead to excessive bleeding, or hemorrhaging. Vitamin E foods, like the ones listed below, are considered to be safe and healthy. The current DV for vitamin E is 20mg.
Foods high in vitamin E:
Flax seeds
Sunflower seeds
Paprika
Red chilli powder
Almonds
Pine nuts
Peanuts
Basil and Oregano (dried)
Dried apricots
Green olives
Cooked spinach
Health Benefits of Vitamin E:
Reduced Risk of Heart Disease:
Vitamin E is thought to help prevent heart disease by inhibiting oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and helping to prevent blood clots which could lead to a heart attack.3,4 Studies report mixed results as to the effectiveness of supplements.
Reduced Cancer Risk:
(*Controversial) - Vitamin E may help reduce cancer risk by acting as an antioxidant and by preventing formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines formed in the stomach from nitrites in foods.
Promoted Eye Health:
At least one study has shown intake of the DV for vitamin E reduces risk of age related eye damage (macular degeneration) by 20%.9,10 Other studies, however, fail to find any association.
Alleviation of Chronic Inflammation:
Preliminary studies show that vitamin E can help mediate the inflammatory response, and may help those with type II diabetes, or chronic heart failure, who suffer from chronic inflammation.
Reduced Risk of dementia:
Preliminary findings have shown increased levels of vitamin E to have a protective effect on mental functioning as people age. Further studies need to be conducted to confirm this finding.
Recipes High in Vitamin E:
Blackberry Salad
Spicy Lentil Cabbage
High doses of vitamin E: supplements can greatly suppress blood coagulation and clotting thus increasing risk of excessive bleeding or hemorrhage.2
Nuts, seeds, and oils are high calorie foods and should be eaten in moderate amounts by people with a high body mass index
Foods high in vitamin E:
Flax seeds
Sunflower seeds
Paprika
Red chilli powder
Almonds
Pine nuts
Peanuts
Basil and Oregano (dried)
Dried apricots
Green olives
Cooked spinach
Health Benefits of Vitamin E:
Reduced Risk of Heart Disease:
Vitamin E is thought to help prevent heart disease by inhibiting oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and helping to prevent blood clots which could lead to a heart attack.3,4 Studies report mixed results as to the effectiveness of supplements.
Reduced Cancer Risk:
(*Controversial) - Vitamin E may help reduce cancer risk by acting as an antioxidant and by preventing formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines formed in the stomach from nitrites in foods.
Promoted Eye Health:
At least one study has shown intake of the DV for vitamin E reduces risk of age related eye damage (macular degeneration) by 20%.9,10 Other studies, however, fail to find any association.
Alleviation of Chronic Inflammation:
Preliminary studies show that vitamin E can help mediate the inflammatory response, and may help those with type II diabetes, or chronic heart failure, who suffer from chronic inflammation.
Reduced Risk of dementia:
Preliminary findings have shown increased levels of vitamin E to have a protective effect on mental functioning as people age. Further studies need to be conducted to confirm this finding.
Recipes High in Vitamin E:
Blackberry Salad
Spicy Lentil Cabbage
High doses of vitamin E: supplements can greatly suppress blood coagulation and clotting thus increasing risk of excessive bleeding or hemorrhage.2
Nuts, seeds, and oils are high calorie foods and should be eaten in moderate amounts by people with a high body mass index
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