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Most of us don’t have enough vitamin E in our daily diets, but is this putting our health at risk?

By Jennifer Bowden In Nutrition

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28th November, 2013
A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E plays a major role in protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation, including the important fatty acids that form the walls of our body cells, ensuring the integrity of these cells. But are you getting enough vitamin E? New Zealand’s most recent national nutrition survey found the median daily vitamin E intake was 11.5mg for men and 9.1mg for women – slightly above the Ministry of Health’s estimated adequate daily intake of 10mg and 7mg respectively. However, an “adequate” intake of vitamin E is one thing, whereas the daily amount required ...

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