AntiOxidant – Vitamin E

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Usage:  Reduce the risk of heart disease and protecting the body from prostate and bladder cancers.   For those who plan to apply Vitamin E to the skin, you should buy tocopherol not the tocopheryl forms, as the former absorbs better but the latter may have a slightly better shelf life.

Who:  Primary people with – Atherosclerosis, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Immune function, Osteoarthritis, Yellow nail syndrome

Secondary with – Alzheimer disease, Angina, Athletic performance, Cold Sores, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Wound healing

Symptoms:  Vitamin E deficiencies are rare.

Dosage:  400-800 IU (14 mg) per day for adults

Foods:  Wheat germ oil, nuts, sunflower seeds, vegetable oils, olives, peanut butter, turnips, blueberry, papaya, kiwi, tomatoe, raw red pepper, whole grains, corn, egg yolks, and leafy green vegetables.