The fat-soluble vitamin E belongs to the group of antioxidants, as well as vitamin A and vitamin C. It protects our body from the so-called free radicals. These are caused on the one hand by a wrong, one-sided diet or by smoking, stress and solar radiation.
Vitamin E has a cell-protective effect here and is said to be able to slow down the aging process of the skin. That is why it is often used in skin care products. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps superficial wounds to heal. Vitamin E also has an influence on the protection of the cardiovascular system.
Mostly, vitamin E occurs naturally in plants, but in small amounts also in animal foods.
The body can store vitamin E in the liver and release it when needed. Only in the case of a prolonged undersupply can deficiency symptoms occur, such as dry skin, fatigue and low concentration, as well as anemia and muscle breakdown. Disturbances of the fat metabolism or the liver can also be a reason.
Vitamin E deficiency is rather rare due to diet. With a balanced diet, the vitamin E requirement is usually covered; the vitamin is already naturally contained in many vegetable oils.
Important for:
the cell protection against oxidation (free radicals)
the prevention of arteriosclerosis
the prevention of tissue degradation
strengthening of the cardiovascular system
the formation of red blood cells
the protection of blood lipids
the nerves
the muscles
the immune system
DNA protection
regulation of cholesterol levels
hormone balance
Deficiency symptoms:
Infertility
dry skin
poor wound healing
fatigue, lack of concentration, irritability
muscle atrophy
arteriosclerosis is favored
Contained in: many plant foods, in some animal products, and in fatty fish
FOOD
VITAMIN-CONTENT in mg/100g
Avocado
1,3 mg
Black salsify
6 mg
Eggs
1,95 mg
Flaxseed
53 mg
Kale
1,7 mg
Margarine
16 mg
Olive oil
13,2 mg
Oil sardines
12,7 mg
Peppers
1,58 mg
Rapeseed oil
24,5 mg
Safflower oil
48,2 mg
Salmon
2,39 mg
Shrimps
4 mg
Soybeans
0,3 mg
Sunfloweroil
50 mg
Sunflowerseeds
38,84
Walnuts
6 mg
Wheat germ oil
185 mg
Recommended daily dose: Vitamin E in mg /day
Infants
3 - 4 mg
Children and Teenager
6 - 12 mg
Women
12 mg
Men
15 mg
Pregnant women
13 mg
In the nursing period
17 mg
VITAMIN E is contained in the following products from mySUPERFOOD: