So, the letter of the day is E and what better nutrient, to discover than E- vitamin. As a multifaceted class of substances, E-vitamin is a collective word for a group of 8 molecules including 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. E-vitamin is potent in performing a number of bodily functions along other antioxidants.
Functions
of E-vitamin
The most popular function of E-vitamin is its
antioxidant activity. Together with C-vitamin, E-vitamin
protects against cardiovascular diseases. Other functions of E-vitamin include
but are not limited to…
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Strengthening the immune
system
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Energy production
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Control of enzymes activity
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Control of gene expression
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Production of red blood cells
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Brain function
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Skin cell repair
Food
sources of E-vitamin
E-vitamin is fat soluble and will therefore
be found in foods with naturally high amounts of fats (not to be confused with
processed, greasy food). Consequently, E-vitamin will be found in vegetable
oils (eg: corn and canola), green leafy vegetables/fruits (eg: avocado, spinach,
turnips, etc), nuts and seeds, meat, poultry, and fortified cereals. Always choose fresh foods over processed ones
to ensure that the nutritional content is adequate. Sources
NIH: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002406.htm
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I think it's great that my E is about eating and yours is about Vitamin-E. :) I'm a vegetarian, so it's really important for me to eat foods rich with nutrients. I absolutely love avocado and spinach.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much Patience! An affirming post on the value of Vit E, which can be found in delicious ways.
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Thank Susan!
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