Foods high in Vitamin E
Fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are the densest sources.
About Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes, particularly red blood cells, nerve cells, and lung tissue, from oxidative damage. It also supports immune function and gene expression.
Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils (especially wheat germ and sunflower oil), avocados, and dark leafy greens are the densest sources. UK adult RI: 12 mg/day, most varied diets meet this without effort.
Deficiency is rare in well-fed adults and typically appears only with fat-malabsorption disorders. High-dose supplementation has NOT shown the cardiovascular benefit early research suggested, and very high doses may slightly increase overall mortality risk, food sources are the safer bet.
Top food sources of Vitamin E
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Common questions about Vitamin E
- How much vitamin E do I need?
- UK adult RI: 12 mg/day, most varied diets meet this without effort.
- What foods are highest in vitamin E?
- Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils (especially wheat germ and sunflower), avocados, and dark leafy greens.
- Is vitamin E deficiency common?
- No, it's rare and typically appears only with fat-malabsorption disorders.
- Should I take a vitamin E supplement?
- No. High-dose supplementation has not shown the cardiovascular benefit early research suggested and may slightly increase mortality at very high doses. Food sources are the safer bet.