What Is It?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to boost our immune system
Why is it important?
Vitamin E is shown to enhance immune responses, cell signaling, regulation of gene expression and other metabolic processes. It helps to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals that are formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy, smoke cigarette, air pollution and face ultraviolet light from the sun.
How much is needed?
1 – 3 years old
7.5 mg/ day
4 – 6 years old
7.5 mg/ day
7 – 9 years old
7.5 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Boys
7.5 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Girls
7.5 mg/ day
Which foods is it sourced from?
Almonds
50 gms
12.5 mg
Safflower seeds
50 gms
17.5 mg
Sunflower seeds
50 gms
6.5 mg
Crab
100 gms
5 mg
