Vitamins
Minerals
Trace Elements
Vitamin E
The Function
Acts as an antioxidant, therefore reducing damage to cells in the body.
The Facts
Vitamin E is used to refer to a group of fat soluble compounds created by plants (tocopherols and tocotrienols).
Vitamin E prevents oxidative damage to the cell membrane and to components within the cell membrane. Preventing oxidative damage is associated with long term health benefits, including a lower risk of certain cancers (lung, oesophagus and bowel cancer), normal immune function and protection of the lungs from air pollution.
The Foods
Plant oils (including sunflower oil, wheatgerm oil (found in cereal and cereal products), palm oil, corn oil, soya oil, rapeseed oil and peanut oil)
Nuts and seeds (including hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, brazil nuts, and walnuts.)
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