What is Vitamin E? What is tocoperol?
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, helps the body make and repair tissues like muscles and red blood cells. Studies suggest that Vitamin E plays an important role in preventing age-related degenerative diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is a powerful antioxidant and anticarcinogen.
Vitamin E Food Sources:
Best source:
Natural (unprocessed) vegetable oils: cottonseed, corn, soybean, safflower and wheat germ.
Good sources:
Whole grains
Dark green leafy vegetables
Nuts
Legumes
Vitamin E is also found in animal foods like meat and dairy, but it is not a significant source.
Look for cold pressed oils, as Vitamin E is destroyed by heat, alkalis, light, air and freezing.
Source:
The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book- Using Supplements for Optimal Health (2nd Edition), by Dr. Shari Lieberman, PhD and Nancy Bruning. Published by Avery Publishing Group, New York in 1997.
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