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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form … Vegetable oils and nuts are the main dietary sources of vitamin E. See the …

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E,
a powerful antioxidant that may protect the body against the damaging effects of free
radicals. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to chronic eye diseases,
including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Vegetable oils and nuts are the main dietary sources of vitamin E. See the table below
for a list of good food sources of vitamin E.
FOOD SERVING SIZE VITAMIN E MG/(IU)
Almonds 1 ounce 5.0 (7.5)
Safflower Oil 1 tablespoon 3.1 (4.7)
Corn Oil 1 tablespoon 1.9 (2.9)
Turnip Greens 1/2 cup 1.6 (2.4)
Mango 1 fruit 1.5 (2.3)
Peanuts 1 ounce 1.3 (2.1)
Broccoli 1/2 cup 1.0 (1.5)
Pistachio Nuts 1 ounce 0.8 (1.2)
Since it is difficult to obtain adequate amounts of vitamin E from food sources, especially
while maintaining a low fat diet, it may be worth considering taking a multivitamin/mineral,
an eye health supplement or a single vitamin E supplement.
nutrient function and food sources
vitamin E
good food sources of vitamin E { RDA:
22 mg/day (…