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Rainbow Light’s Just Once, Women’s One Multivitamin can be found at iherb.com. This is the multivitamin that I take and I am doing a brief overview of the importance of each vitamin on the label. I’m learning as I go and love to share it! If you decide to purchase anything from iherb, put in the coupon code, TOL704, and get $5 off your first order.
About Vitamin E….
- It is a fat soluble vitamin, which means the vitamin is stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body.
- It’s commonly found in vegetable oils.
- It is an powerful antioxidant (protects cells from free radical damage), which helps to fight against cancer, other diseases, and the effects of aging.
- It is great for the skin as a moisturizer and nurturer to scared or burned skin.
- Boosts immune function
- Believed to reduce cholesterol and plaque buildup reducing risk of stroke and coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Has anti infammatory properties and is used to help reduce arthritic pain and improves joint mobility
Some food sources of vitamin E include:
- wheat germ
- vegetable oils
- avacado
- egg yolk
- nuts
- peanut butter
- liver
- whole grain products
- leafy vegetables
Too much of any fat soluble vitamin can lead to toxicity in the body so be careful. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the fat in your body, and the build-up over time is what can lead to toxicity. Find out how much you need apart from your food sources. Eating a balanced diet containing these fat soluble vitamins is the best way to go and won’t cause a problem. It’s always wise to check with your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements. And that especially holds true if you are pregnant or nursing. Just Once, Women’s One Multivitamin contains 100IU.
Possible overdose symptoms include:
- nausea
- fatigue
- diarrhea
- headaches
- gas
- abdominal pain
- increased risk of bleeding
Wow, this is a very list oriented post! At least that makes it easy to read. These are just basic findings to give you an idea of why we take certain vitamins. Information like this is easier for me to remember when it’s simplified.
Next up, vitamin K!
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