Daily Amount Needed

30 IU for most adults. Children need between 6-11 mg/day. (1 IU is equal to approximately .75 mg)

Note: some researchers and medical experts believe that with all of the positive studies using higher doses of vitamin E, this daily recommended intake is not high enough.

Vitamin E Information

Like vitamin C, vitamin E plays a significant role as an antioxidant, thereby protecting body tissue from the damage of oxidation. It is important in the formation of red blood cells and the use of vitamin K. Many women also use it to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles, and mothers use it to help heal minor wounds without scarring, as it is valued for its ability to soothe and heal broken or stressed skin tissue.

Fruit Sources:

Avocado
Blackberries
Black Currants
Blueberries
Boysenberries
Breadfruit
Cranberries
Guava
Kiwi
Loganberries
Mango
Mulberries
Nectarine
Papaya
Peach
Pomegranate
Raspberries

Vegetable Sources:

Butternut Squash
Parsnip
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Spirulina
Swiss Chard
Taro

Nut/Grain Sources:

Almonds
Filberts/Hazelnuts
Pine Nuts/Pignolias
Sunflower Seeds

Meat/Protein Sources:

Eggs
Herring
Sardines
Turkey Bacon

Legume Sources:

Edamame
Pinto Beans