Vitamin E and Pregnancy
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Remembering to eat a healthy, balanced diet is your best nutritional defense during pregnancy. One vitamin that will be derived from much of the food you eat will be Vitamin E. Yes, we know that this is a great vitamin for skin to help fight against free radicals, but review below and see what else Vitamin E can help you with.Foods rich in vitamin E are:
- Asparagus
- Corn
- Green leafy vegetables
- Whole grain cereal
- Liver
- Peanut Butter
- Sunflower seeds
Some benefits of vitamin E are:
- Lung function (adult and fetus)
- Forms and uses red blood cells
- Proper function of reproductive system
- Proper muscle function
- Protects cells from damage
- May lower risk of heart disease
- May lower risk of stroke
Some risks associated with vitamin E are:
- None known in dietary vitamin E
- Vitamin E from supplements may cause blood clotting issues
Recommended daily intake:
- Infants
- Birth to 6 months, 4 mg/a-TE
- 7 months to 12 months, 5 mg/a-TE
- Women
- Pregnant, 15 mg/a-TE
- Nursing, 19 mg/a-TE
Other Nutritional links:
Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
Vitamin A and Pregnancy
Women Need More Folic Acid
Why Calcium is Important during Pregnancy
Source:
Vitamin E, iVillage Health
Amanda B says...
I keep reading about vitamin e (just read a glowing report on nurturenatural.com before stumbling on this post) and I keep hearing about these free radicals that is supposed to protect against, but I’m not sure what free radicals are. Am I an idot? Thanks for the great post!