Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant, it enhances immune function, and prevents formation of clots in heart arteries. 1
Vitamin E is found in: Wheat germ oil, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil, sunflower seeds, peanuts, peanut butter, almonds, beet greens, collard greens, spinach, pumpkin, red bell pepper, mango, avocado, asparagus. 1
Dr. Ali Hammoud
MD, Pediatrics
Why should a toddler drink Growing-up milk instead of Cow’s milk?
Growing up milk (GUM) enhances the absorption of iron and provides the adequate nutritional minerals and vitamins whereas Cow’s milk has no or low levels of vitamins and iron and even reduces…
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How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is well known to be healthier and protects against a lot of diseases. Vegetables contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, fibres, and other very important nutrients.…
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What are the consequences of Vitamin D deficiency?
The role of Vitamin D is not limited to a specific organ, but might extend to affect the entire body. It is really important to follow up on vitamin D levels because low levels of vitamin D are known…
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