Vitamin E

General Information:

• Present in seeds, whole grains, wheat germ - wheat germ oil is undoubtably one of the best sources. Vitamin E is safe when taken in large amounts, even when taken over long periods of time.
  
• Destroyed in the body by mineral oil laxatives, iron medications, from heat while cooking and from lengthy storage in a freezer.
  
• Requirements are 12 IU per day. (*1960)
  
  Related vitamins, herbs, and minerals:
  
  Related disorders:
  
  Alheimer's Disease

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