Vitamin E
A fat-soluble vitamin
Role of nutrient in human body
Antioxidant that protects body tissues from damage caused by free radicals.
*Prevents cells, tissues, and organs from getting harmed.
*Vitamin E also keeps the immune system strong against bacteria and viruses.
*Important in formation of red blood cells. Helps body use Vitamin K.
*Used by cells to interact with each other
Food Source
*Vegatable Oils
*Nuts
*Seeds
*Leafy, green vegatables
*Fortified breakfast cereals, fruit juices, margarine, and spreads
Symptoms of Deficiency
*Week immune system
*Nerve damage
*Peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, skeletal myopathy, retinopathy