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How Much Vitamin E Do I Need?
Upper Safe Limit for Adults is 1000 mg/d
Why Do I Need Vitamin E?
Vitamin E works as an antioxidant in the body to protect cell membranes from damage
Vegan Sources
Good sources of vitamin E include nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables and whole grains
Food | Vitamin E Content (mg) |
Almonds, 1 oz | 7 |
Pistachios, 1 oz | 0.7 |
Walnuts, 1 oz | 0.5 |
Sunflower seeds, 1 oz | 7 |
Edamame, cooked, 1 cup | 1 |
Chard, cooked, 1 cup | 3 |
Kale, raw, 1 cup | 1 |
Spinach, raw, 1 cup | 0.6 |
Broccoli, raw, 1 cup | 0.7 |
Sweet potato, cooked, 1 cup | 1 |
Avocado, 1/4 | 0.7 |
Quinoa, cooked, 1 cup | 1 |
Whole wheat bread, 1 slice | 0.9 |
Deficiency Symptoms
Anemia, red blood cell breakage
Weakness, difficulty walking, leg cramps
Toxicity Symptoms
Excess amounts may enhance the actions of anti-clotting medications and lead to excessive bleeding
Vitamin E
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