| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
| What are the two names for Vitamin E? | Tocopherols
Tocotrienols |
| What is the most bioavailable Tocopherol? | (RRR)-alpha-tocopherol |
| How can you tell if a Vitamin E isomer is an active forem? | It starts with an R |
| What is the RDA for women, pregnant women, and lactating women? | 15mg/d
15mg/d
19mg/d |
| what is the RDA for men? | 15 mg/d |
| What are the main sources of Vitamin E? (4) | Wheat germ, plant oils, nuts, seeds |
| What are also sources of vitamin E, but just in a very small quantity? (3) | Leafy greens
Whole grains
cereal |
| What is the first lipoprotein made during the breakdown of vitamin E? | Chylomicron |
| What is needed to recycle vitamin E? (3) | Vitamin C
NADH (niacin-B3)
Glutathione peroxidase (Se) |
| Functions of Vitamin E? (7) | Blood coagulation
Inflammation (decrease)
Gene expression (Transcription Factor)
Membrane protection
Antioxidant
Signal transduction
Synthesis of cholesterol (decrease)
Cancer
prevents BIG MASSive Cancer |
| Which Vitamin E functions contribute to the immune system? | Signal Transduction
Antioxidant
Gene expression
Anti-inflammatory
SAGA |
| What vitamins does Vitamin E interact with? (4) | Se
Vitamin C
PUFAs
Vitamin K + Beta Carotene |
| Where is Vitamin E found? (5) | Mitochondrion/ER Membranes
Lung, Brain, and Erythrocytes |
| Vitamin E deficiency is common in these individuals: (5) | 1)Cystic Fibrosis
2) IBD (fat malabsorption)
3)Genetic disorders (w/ decrease lipoprotein)
4) pre terms
5) Adherence to low fat diets |
| Symptoms of vitamin E deficiency? (4) | 1) Neurological issues (balance + coordination)
2) Muscle Pain/weakness
3) Retinopathy
4)Hemolytic Anemia |
| Vitamin E toxicity symptoms (2) | 1) mild GI distress (Diarrhea)
2) decrease Vitamin K function |
| Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU) | 1000mg
1500 IU |
