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ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL (vitamin E)
| Benefits | Acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing unstable molecules that can damage cells. Protects vitamin A and certain lipids from damage. Diets rich in vitamin E may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. |
| Good Food Sources | Wide variety of foods, including vegetable oils, salad dressings and margarines made with vegetable oils, wheat germ, leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts |
| Recommended Daily Allowance | M: 15 mg, W: 15 mg (15 mg equals about 22 IU from natural sources of vitamin E and 33 IU from synthetic vitamin E) |
| Upper Limit per day | 1,000 mg (nearly 1,500 IU natural vitamin E; 2,200 IU synthetic) |
| Did You Know? | Vitamin E does not prevent wrinkles or slow other aging processes. |