Includes alpha, beta, and gamma tocopherol, as well as tocotrienols. Most supplements refer to alpha tocopherol.
Function: Antioxidant, immunity, wound healing, red blood cell formation, estrogen metabolism, nerve health
Sources: Vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, brown rice, and whole grains
Optimal Intake: 400 IU
Deficiency Signs: Severe deficiency is rare. Dry skin, hemolytic anemia of newborns, muscle and neurological disorders.
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