VITAMIN OF THE WEEK - VITAMIN E

VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN E

* VITAMIN E FOUNDS IN FOOD NATURALLY,ADDED TO OTHERS AND AVAILABLE AS A SUPPLEMENT.

*VITAMIN E IS THE COLLECTIVE NAME FOR A GROUP OF FAT-SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS WITH DISTINCTIVE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES.

* IT IS ALSO CALLED AS " ANTI - AGING " VITAMIN.

RECOMMENDED INTAKE

0-6 MONTHS - 4 mg
7-12 Months  - 5 mg
1-3 Years - 6 mg
4-8 Years - 7 mg
9-13 Years - 11 mg
14+ Years - 15 mg

FUNCTIONS :

* Protects cells from damage
* Improves immunity
* Helps in good eye -sight
* Helps in repair muscles
* Essential for the maintenance of heart function
* Helps to prevent prostate cancer & pancreatic cancer

SOURCES :

1. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
2. Almonds
3. Sunflower Seeds
4. Avocados
5. Shrimp
6. Vegetable Oils
7. Broccoli
8. Pumpkin
9. Peanuts
10. Kiwi