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What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant. which acts as a powerful antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage. Vitamin E also contributes to a healthy circulatory system and aids in proper blood clotting and improves wound healing

What Foods Contain Vitamin E?

What is the recommended intake?

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for RRR-alpha-tocopherol (d-alpha-tocopherol)
Life Stage	Age	Males; mg/day (IU/day)	Females; mg/day (IU/day)
Infants	0-6 months	4 mg (6 IU)	4 mg (6 IU)
Infants	7-12 months	5 mg (7.5 IU)	5 mg (7.5 IU)
Children	1-3 years	6 mg (9 IU)	6 mg (9 IU)
Children	4-8 years	7 mg (10.5 IU)	7 mg (10.5 IU)
Children	9-13 years	11 mg (16.5 IU)	11 mg (16.5 IU)
Adolescents	14-18 years	15 mg (22.5 IU)	15 mg (22.5 IU)
Adults	19 years and older	15 mg (22.5 IU)	15 mg (22.5 IU)
Pregnancy	all ages	-	15 mg (22.5 IU)
Breastfeeding	all ages	-	19 mg (28.5 IU)

Who is at risk for deficiency?

There are three specific situations when a vitamin E deficiency is likely to occur. It is seen in persons who cannot absorb dietary fat, has been found in premature, very low birth weight infants (birth weights less than 3 1/2 pounds) and is seen in individuals with rare disorders of fat metabolism. A vitamin E deficiency is usually characterized by neurological problems due to poor nerve conduction.

Who may need extra Vitamin E?

There are three specific situations when a vitamin E deficiency is likely to occur. It is seen in persons who cannot absorb dietary fat, has been found in premature, very low birth weight infants (birth weights less than 1500 grams, or 3 1/2 pounds) and is seen in individuals with rare disorders of fat metabolism. A vitamin E deficiency is usually characterized by neurological problems due to poor nerve conduction.

What are some current Issues and Controversies?

"Megadoses" of Vitamin E are not recommended by many government agencies, due to a possible increased risk of bleeding. Two analyses have concluded that synthetic and semisynthetic vitamin E supplements increase mortality, although these analyses have been repeatedly challenged in the nutrition literature for cofounders and selection bias.

What are the health risks of too much Vitamin E?

Short term use is considered safe at the it's recommended intake level, however it is possibly unsafe when used orally at doses exceeding the tolerable intake level

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