Preventive Intake: 30 to 60 mg

Benefits:

• A fat-soluble antioxidant used to fight free radicals in the body.
• Essential in the energy production of cells. Aids in transferring sugars and starches into ATP.
• Works as an immune stimulant and increases antibody response.
• Prevents heart disease, decreases blood pressure and viscosity.
• Contains anti-cancer properties that lead to tumor regression.
• Improves pulmonary capacity in those with chronic lung disease.
• Useful in the treatment of high blood pressure, periodontal disease, diabetes, obesity, HIV, MS, Alzheimer's disease, ulcers and cardiomyopathy.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Heart problems, muscle weakness, lethargy, impaired immunity, allergies and high altitude sickness.

Food Sources: Organ meats (heart, liver, kidney), beef, sardines, mackerel, nuts, unprocessed vegetable oils and trace amounts in dark green vegetables and bran.