Having a diet higher to Vitamin E, is essential to good health. But there is new information that shows that Vitamin E can slow down the deterioration of brain tissue associated with Alzheimer's. Vitamin E, has shown to prevent brain cells from dying as quickly as they would otherwise, by keeping those cells healthy, you ensure a better connection between cell and preserve better functioning for longer. But the wrench in this plan, is that Vitamin E supplements have been shown to have several risks, side effects and may increase falls in people with Alzheimer's or cognitive decline. So the safest way to get your Vitamin E is to integrate foods rich in Vitamin E. Below are foods that jam packed with Vitamin E, and can give you the same benefits of a supplement, without all the risk!
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Peanut butter
- Peanuts
Leafy greens:
- Spinach
- Kale
- Swiss chard
Certain vegetables:
- Broccoli
- Tomatoes
Oils such as:
- Wheat germ oil
- Sunflower oil
- Safflower oil
- Soybean oil
- Canola oil
- Corn oil
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Avocado
Also look for vitamin E in fortified cereals.
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