Vitamin E (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Vitamin E is what type of vitamin?
Vitamin E is what type of vitamin?
Fat-soluble
Primary function of vitamin E
Primary function of vitamin E
Antioxidant protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage
Richest source of vitamin E
Richest source of vitamin E
Wheat germ oil
Nuts & seeds high in vitamin E
Nuts & seeds high in vitamin E
Almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds
Fortified foods containing vitamin E
Fortified foods containing vitamin E
Margarine, breakfast cereals, fruit juices
Vitamin E's role in immune system
Vitamin E's role in immune system
Strengthens body's natural defence system
How vitamin E supports skin health
How vitamin E supports skin health
Protects skin cells from UV light, pollution & free radicals
Vitamin E's role in blood vessels
Vitamin E's role in blood vessels
Maintains integrity of endothelial cells lining vessels
Neurological effect of vitamin E deficiency
Neurological effect of vitamin E deficiency
Nerve damage and neuromuscular problems
Eye problem in vitamin E deficient infants
Eye problem in vitamin E deficient infants
Retinopathy
Daily vitamin E requirement for adults
Daily vitamin E requirement for adults
15 mg per day
Daily vitamin E for lactating women
Daily vitamin E for lactating women
19 mg per day
Most biologically active form of vitamin E
Most biologically active form of vitamin E
Alpha-tocopherol