Vitamin E
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is fat soluble and widely available in common foods. It is measured in both international units and milligrams, but do not be alarmed, they are measuring the same actual chemical. The vitamin E content of foods is significantly reduced by freezing, heating and some food processing.
Good sources of Vitamin E include:
nuts and seeds, oily fish, unrefined corn oil, avocado and wheat germ oil.
The key functions of Vitamin E are:
helps protect cells from oxidative damage.
Why is Vitamin E important for children’s health
Small amounts of Vitamin E are needed to maintain good health. This vitamin can be important in providing antioxidant protection of body tissues to promote general good health.
