osteomalacia in adults.
May help prevent colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
May slow progression of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Food Sources
Sunlight, fortified milk, salmon, tuna, shrimp, herring, beef and chicken liver, egg yolk, and fortified cereals.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has four major forms: alpha tocopheryl, beta, delta and gamma. Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl) is the most common and potent form. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver. This important antioxidant vitamin protects against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Possible Benefits
Cancer, heart disease, and stroke prevention.
May prevent cataracts.
Works as natural blood thinner and may prevent blood clots.
May help people with diabetes better use insulin.
Enhances immunity.
Protects against cigarette smoke and air pollution.
Assists in healing of the skin.
Enhances the activity of selenium and Vitamin A.
Decreases bad cholesterol.
Protects against muscle damage due to oxidation.
May relieve osteoarthritis symptoms.
Food Sources
Vegetable oil, mayonnaise, margarine, salad dressing, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, cashews, sweet potato, collard greens, asparagus, spinach, soybeans, eggs, leafy greens, wheat germ, whole wheat bread, white bread, crab, shrimp, and fish.
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