Preventive Intake: 400-800 IU

Benefits:

• Used as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
• Protects cell membranes and tissues.
  Maintains a healthy circulatory system.
• Increases immune system functions.
• Decreases the risk of cancer (oral and pharyngeal).
• Decreases the incidence of heart disease and protects the heart from damage in absence of magnesium.
• Prevents cataracts.
• Improves the action of insulin in diabetics.
• Decreases tissue damage in exercise.
• Protects health and function of the nervous system.
• Helps prevent strokes and blood clots.
• Decreases menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
• Useful in the treatment of inflammation, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Poor muscular and circulatory performance.

Food Sources: Unrefined vegetable oils, nuts and seeds - but they can't provide the necessary dose.