Sources of Discount Vitamin E and Effect of Deficiencies
October 18, 2009 12:10 pm HealthVitamin E is an important discount vitamin and is readily available in supplement form. However, there is a large number of dietary sources for the discount vitamin and although the average American takes only around 80% of the recommended daily allowance, deficiencies are rare but nevertheless do still occur. Common food sources are nuts, olives, seeds, vegetable oils such as corn oil, canola oil and sunflower oil, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, asparagus and avocados.
A deficiency in Vitamin E can increase the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, prostate, lung and breast. Other symptoms of a deficiency include a drop in libido and performance, dry skin, degeneration of the muscles including the heart, and red blood cell rupture. If you take excessive supplementary Vitamin E keep an eye out for bleeding problems, and excessive bleeding and failure of wounds to heal could indicated an excess because tocopherol is considered to be an anticoagulant. The Upper Tolerable Level should be 1,500 to 2,000 I.U or more.
Thankfully a deficiency is rare and can easily be rectified by taking a supplement, but it can occur if your diet is low in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. Supplementation of 400 I.U. each day can ensure that you do not become deficient. Look for your local or internet discount vitamins store for quality and pure vitamin E.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Discount vitamins not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.