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