Jenna Doobenen

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Vitamin E

• Jenna Doobenen
• Sept.26, 2008
• Pod 1

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What is Vitamin E?

• Is a fat soluble
• Scientists believe that it strengthens the immune
  system
• Is an antioxidant that helps the body fight of
  free acids, which can cause heart disease and
  cancer.
• Helps fight diseases such as cancer
• Keeps hair and skin healthy

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What Foods Contain Vitamin E ?

• The foods containing vitamin E are
• Almonds
• Asparagus
• Nuts
• Olives
• Red palm oil
• Seeds
• Leafy Vegetables
• Vegetable oil

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How Much is Needed?

• Six months and below 4mg
• Six months to one 6mg
• One to three 6mg
• Four to eight 7mg
• Nine to thirteen 11mg
• Fourteen to eighteen 15mg
• Over eighteen 15mg

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What Happens if you Have to Much?

• Internal bleeding to the brain which can cause a
  stroke
• Nausea
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue

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What Does it Do?

• Prevents free acids from damaging the cells in
  the body
• Helps cramps
• Helps reduce blood pressure
• Helps reduce age spots
• Maintains healthy nerves and muscles
• Keeps hair and skin healthy

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Bibliography

• www.wikapedia.com
• www.answer.com
• www.edis.ifas.ufl.edu.com

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