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Vitamin E

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Vitamin E: An antioxidant that protects cells. Food sources include nuts, seeds, vegetable oils (mustard oil, sunflower), green leafy vegetables.

Common questions

What does vitamin e do?
An antioxidant that protects cells.

Which foods have vitamin e?
Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils (mustard oil, sunflower), green leafy vegetables.

What are the signs of low vitamin e?
Rare; nerve and muscle problems with fat absorption disorders.

Can I take too much vitamin e?
High-dose supplements can increase bleeding risk.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets as reference

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