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vitamin
Also known as: vitamin E, Vitamin E
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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 8 facts
claimProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) usually occurs in combination with deficiencies in essential micronutrients, specifically vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium.
claimDeficiencies or inadequacies of B vitamins and vitamins A, C, D, and E have been associated with obesity.
claimThe alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E protects against the peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can cause cellular damage and lead to improper immune responses.
claimVitamin E is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from damage caused by free radicals.
claimVitamin C regenerates the antioxidant vitamin E from its oxidized form.
claimVitamin E deficiency impairs both humoral and cell-mediated aspects of adaptive immunity, including B and T cell function, according to studies in animal models and humans.
claimVitamin E supplementation in excess of current intake recommendations has been shown to enhance immunity and decrease susceptibility to certain infections, particularly in elderly individuals.
measurementAccording to the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 93% of the US adult population does not meet the estimated average requirement (EAR) for vitamin E, 56% for magnesium, 44% for vitamin A, 31% for vitamin C, 14% for vitamin B6, and 12% for zinc.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 2 facts
claimThe analyzed underutilized plant species show higher protein, mineral, and vitamin contents compared to commonly consumed species.
measurementRubus apetalus is a promising alternative for vitamin provision, capable of holding up to 10 times more beta-carotene than mango.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 2 facts
measurementThe vitamin content per 100g fresh weight of Ocimum basilicum Linn. includes 264μg vitamin A, 3142μg β-carotene, 34μg thiamin, 76μg riboflavin, 902μg niacin, 209μg panthotenic acid, 155μg vitamin B6, 68μg vitamin B9, 11.4mg choline, 18.0 mg vitamin C, 0.80mg vitamin E, and 414.8μg vitamin K.
claimThe herb Ocimum basilicum Linn. contains fats, proteins, and vitamins including C, E, K, A, B-carotene, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B9, and choline.
Western Diet: How it affects health, risks, and complications medicalnewstoday.com Oct 27, 2023 2 facts
claimThe Standard American Diet (SAD) provides inadequate levels of micronutrients, which may lead to deficiencies in zinc and Vitamins A, C, D, and E.
measurementIn the U.S. population, the percentage of people with inadequate levels of key immune-related micronutrients is 45% for Vitamin A, 46% for Vitamin C, 95% for Vitamin D, 84% for Vitamin E, and 15% for Zinc.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 1 fact
measurementThe EAT-Lancet Index (ELI), which uses semi-quantitative scores, shows positive associations with polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins D and E, but negative associations with protein, B-complex vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimVitamin E, zinc, and selenium act as antioxidants in the body.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com Jul 14, 2024 1 fact
claimSupplements that may have anti-inflammatory effects include omega-3 fatty acids, white willow bark, curcumin, green tea, capsaicin, magnesium, and vitamins B6, C, D, and E.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimBoiling Vernonia amygdalina leaves in water without squeezing increases beta-carotene concentration but causes the loss of water-soluble vitamins.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceThe GISSI-Prevenzione trial investigators reported on the effects of dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E after myocardial infarction in a 1999 article in The Lancet.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 1 fact
claimModern nutritional science is a relatively young field, with the first vitamin isolated and chemically defined in 1926.
Comparison of Traditional Indigenous Diet and Modern Industrial ... isom.ca Feb 26, 2024 1 fact
perspectiveAdopting traditional cuisines into modern diets is beneficial because it promotes consuming entire animals, which reduces food wastage and lowers the ecological footprint of the diet, and enhances nutrition uptake due to superior mineral, amino acid, and vitamin profiles compared to modern processed diets, as supported by Scheid, Bennett & Schweigert (1953), Schweigert, Bennett & Guthneck (1954), and Jodral-Segado et al. (2003).