Vitamin of the Month-VITAMIN E

Vitamin E is different from most other nutrients, because it has no known function in metabolism.  The primary function is as an anti-oxidant.

VITAMIN E & SIGHT?

Vitamin is has many roles that are essential to human health.  In terms of eye-sight, Vitamin E is essential for improving the absorption of Vitamin A, if the dietary intake is too low.  Vitamin A allows us to react to changes in brightness and distinguish between different wavelengths of light (see different colours)! 

SOURCES OF VITAMIN E:

Vitamin E is wide-spread in the foods that we each.  Most comes from the vegetable oils and the products made with them.  Example:

-Oils and fats

-Salad dressings, mayonnaise, margarine, shortening, butter

-Whole grains and wheat germ

-Leafy green vegetables and tomatoes

-Nuts and seeds

-Eggs

**Although no single fruit or vegetable contains high levels of vitamin E, by consuming the recommended daily intake of 5-10 servings, you are able ensure adequate intake of the nutrient

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