Table of vitamin E content in food( in 100 g)

Table of vitamin E content in food products( mg / in100 g) ^

Vitamin E is considered to be a vitamin of beauty, youth and fertility, as it refers to powerful antioxidants that slow down the aging process and have a powerful rejuvenating effect on the body. In addition, vitamin E is necessary for the full functioning of the following important physiological processes:

• provides the work of the sexual glands in women and men;
• is involved in ensuring the normal functioning of the immune system;
• improves cell nutrition;
• lowers blood pressure;
• prevents the development of anemia;
• strengthens the walls of blood vessels and prevents the risk of blood clots;
• provides regeneration of tissues, preventing formation of scars and scars;
• improves peripheral circulation;
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• provides a normal process of blood clotting;
• provides a full work of nervous and muscle tissue;
• protects other fat-soluble vitamins from the damaging effects of oxygen;
• assists in the better absorption of vitamin A( retinol);
• takes an active part in the biosynthesis of proteins, the formation of gonadotropins and the development of the placenta of the fetus;
• is involved in the formation of collagen;
• prevents the formation of senile pigment spots;
• facilitates the course of many diseases, for example Alzheimer's and diabetes mellitus.

Physiological requirement for Vitamin E per day ^

The recommended daily dose of a vitamin can be calculated using the formula:

• Children under 1 year of age - 0.5 mg / kg of body weight.
• Adults - 0.3 mg / kg per kg.

The need for vitamin E increases with:

• consumption with food of polyunsaturated fatty acids( vegetable fats).In this case, for each tablespoon of vegetable oil, 100 IU of vitamin E should be added;
• significant physical exertion, including sports;
• conditions of high mountain climate;
• accommodation in radioactively contaminated areas;
• severe stress;
• puberty and during growth;
• treatment with hormonal drugs;
• during menopause.

Symptoms of lack and excess of vitamin E in the body ^

Despite the fact that vitamin E is considered a non-toxic substance, with excessively high doses of ituse for 3 or more months, there may be side effects, primarily from the gastrointestinal tract.(The upper permissible limit of daily intake of Vitamin E is 300 mg).