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<\/a>* Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are found in cigarette smoke, air pollution, and the sun’s UV rays and they are also a natural product of digestion.<\/p>\n
* Vitamin E is important for healthy skin and it works with vitamin A to support healthy eyes.<\/p>\n
* The human body uses Vitamin E to boost the immune system and fight off infection.<\/p>\n
* Consuming enough Vitamin E is important for good health. Everyone needs it.<\/p>\n
* Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that the human body cannot produce on its own.<\/p>\n
* Vitamin E was said to fight cancer, but recent studies have not supported that and there’s no evidence that it offers much protection.<\/p>\n
* Nuts are a good source of Vitamin E, hence the 10% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in the peanut butter.<\/p>\n * Other foods that contain Vitamin E:<\/p>\n – Vegetable oils * Most people get enough Vitamin E from their diet and deficiencies are rare, typically occurring in people who have\u00a0 digestive problems and cystic fibrosis. People on very low-fat diets may also have low levels of Vitamin E. Vitamin E supplements are not usually necessary and should only be taken on the advice of a medical professional.<\/p>\n * How much Vitamin E you need varies by age:<\/p>\n Next time you’re eating a\u00a0 peanut butter sandwich or enjoying a spinach salad, think about the favor you’re doing your skin and body. And if your kids ask for the facts about Vitamin E, may you be more prepared than I was.<\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong> National Institutes of Health – Vitamin E<\/a>, Mayo Clinic Vitamin E<\/a>, Harvard School of Public Health Vitamin E and Health<\/a>, KidsHealth.org<\/a> and WebMD Vitamin E.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n– Green leafy vegetables, like spinach and swiss chard
\n– Fortified cereals and other foods
\n– Egg yolks<\/p>\n\n\n
\n \nLife Stage<\/th>\n Recommended Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Birth to 6 months<\/td>\n 4 mg (6 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Infants 7\u201312 months<\/td>\n 5 mg (7.5 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children 1\u20133 years<\/td>\n 6 mg (9 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children 4\u20138 years<\/td>\n 7 mg (10.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children 9\u201313 years<\/td>\n 11 mg (16.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Teens 14\u201318 years<\/td>\n 15 mg (22.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Adults<\/td>\n 15 mg (22.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pregnant teens and women<\/td>\n 15 mg (22.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Breastfeeding teens and women<\/td>\n 19 mg (28.4 IU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n