4 foods rich in vitamin E help reduce the risk of cancer

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that is important for many bodily functions. Long-term vitamin E deficiency can cause nerve damage, weakened immunity, and negative effects on skin and hair.

Because it is an antioxidant, vitamin E helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. This benefit helps slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

Almonds and spinach are foods rich in vitamin E.

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In addition, vitamin E has the effect of moisturizing, softening the skin, reducing inflammation and supporting the wound healing process. This vitamin also helps protect hair from harmful environmental impacts and prevents dry, broken hair.

Not only that, vitamin E also supports immune function, helping the body fight off disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Therefore, this vitamin is especially important for the elderly because the immune system tends to weaken over time.

An adult should take about 15 milligrams/day.

Natural foods rich in vitamin E include:

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin E. A 140-gram cup of sunflower seeds provides about 50 mg of vitamin E. This is more than three times the daily recommendation.

Almond

Almonds are not only a delicious snack, but also a good source of vitamin E. A 30 gram serving, about 24 sunflower seeds, contains about 7.3 mg of vitamin E, which is about 48% of the daily requirement.

Additionally, some research evidence suggests that regular almond consumption may also provide other health benefits, particularly improved heart health and weight control.

Spinach

One cup of cooked spinach provides about 3.7 mg of vitamin E, which helps protect cells and maintain healthy skin. In addition, spinach is also a rich source of other nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin A, and folic acid. These are extremely important nutrients for overall health.

Avocado

Avocados are a very nutritious fruit, especially high in healthy fats and vitamins. An average avocado weighs about 200-250 grams. If the skin and seed are removed, the avocado flesh accounts for about 70% of the fruit's weight, or about 140-175 grams. The amount of vitamin E in this avocado flesh ranges from 3 to 3.6 grams of vitamin E, according to Verywell Health.

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