Vitamin E:
A Systemic Wonder
Vitamin E, in the form of a synthetic version known as D-Alpha Tocopherol, has a list of documented accomplishments because of its high levels of antioxidant content. Your body uses this to reduce and/or prevent the high levels of oxidizing (rusting) in the human body which no other vitamin or mineral can boast. It can help you to: - help prevent heart disease
- will prevent the formation of blood clots (also common in heart disease)
- will provide a healthy environment for the normal functioning of your muscles, lungs, blood and eyes
- will help boost the immune system for prevention of many viruses, bacterial diseases and some cancers
This vitamin is often proclaimed to be one of the most important of the series of antioxidants. Our body uses antioxidants to help prevent the premature aging process by delaying and protecting us from cell and tissue deterioration. Continuing research though is consistently showing natural alpha-tocopherol when used direct from nature has a whole host of greater benefits. The most important of these benefits - the entire vitamin E family. It seems natural alpha-tocopherol is only a small percentage of natural vitamin E. There is also 3 other tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. All of these combined do work synergistically but they also each have their own purpose in creating and maintaining the health of your system. For the best value, when purchasing a Vitamin E supplement, be sure to find a natural version of Vitamin E (it will just say alpha-tocopherol on the label). What Is The Recommended Daily AllowanceThe normal RDA for women of 12 i.u. and 15 i.u. for men seems to be very low per current research. Many researchers believe that 100-600 I.U. is more practical for the protection of the human body.Some people though seem to be sensitive to vitamin E. If you notice symptoms of nausea, fatigue and headaches, cut back on your intake and do not exceed more than 300iu/day. It has even been found in the normal individual, the body can withstand up to 3200iu/day and still be safe. These types of quantities need to be taken under a doctor's supervision only. Common Food SourcesThe E vitamin is actually one of the easier vitamins to obtain a continuous supply because it does comes in an abundant supply in many of the common foods we use daily. By using some of the following in your diet, supplements (which are often off-limits to the corn allergic individual), many people never have to rely on supplements.- wheat germ oil or raw wheat germ
- sunflower seeds or sunflower oil
- almonds, pecans or hazelnuts
- peanut butter
- peanuts or peanut oil
So besides the individual with severe allergies to all corn products, most other people can safely make a few additions to their diet to compensate for their lack of Vitamin E. Pursue sufficient levels of this vitamin to avoid early symptoms of diabetes.
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