Food Sources of Vitamin E

VITAMIN E
Is a Powerful antioxidant
Known to protect against Heart Disease
Routine supplementation is not advised
Sources
- Richest dietary sources are edible vegetable oils: Wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil
- Ready to eat Fortified cereals
- Sunflower Seeds
- Green leafy vegetables: Spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens
- Broccoli
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Peanuts
- Hazelnuts
- Nuts especially almonds
Vitamin E Deficiency is rare and is manifested by nerve damage and/or anemia