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Vitamin E
Established research area
A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin found in nuts, seeds, and avocado. Often discussed in relation to skin.
Often discussed in relation to
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells from free-radical damage and is used by cells in many normal functions.
- Low intake
- A vitamin E shortfall is rare and is commonly discussed in relation to nerve and muscle effects, mostly among people whose bodies cannot absorb fat well.
- Higher intake
- Vitamin E from food is not considered a concern; very high supplemental vitamin E is commonly discussed in relation to bleeding, and the commonly cited upper level for adults is 1,000 mg a day from supplements.
Source: NIH ODS
Reference intakes
General reference figures for a typical adult, not a personal target.
- rdaadult15 mgDRI/NASEM
- uladult1000 mgDRI/NASEM