Advisory

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that plays a key role in protecting the body's cells from damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals can originate from various sources, including polluted air, unhealthy diets, and certain medications. Vitamin E also supports heart and vascular health, contributes to the production of red blood cells, and helps the body utilize vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting.

Nutritionally, vitamin E is fat-soluble and can be found in many foods, including nuts and seeds, leafy greens, vegetable oils, and whole grains. Because it is a fat-soluble vitamin, the body can store it and use it when needed. Nevertheless, it's important to adhere to the recommended daily intake because excessive amounts of vitamin E can lead to undesirable side effects.

Hello,

The lesson states that dried wheat germ is a richer source of vitamin E compared to fresh ones. Why is that?

Thank you.

Dried foods are generally a more nutrient-dense source per unit of weight compared to fresh ones, as they contain significantly less water.

Hello,

I would like to ask about the units of measurement for vitamin E supplements. Some brands list the amount in IU and others in mg. How can these units be converted so I can compare products from different brands and have the correct dosage? Can this conversion also be used for other vitamins (like vitamin D), or do they have a different conversion?

Thank you very much!

When converting international units (IU), it depends on the form in which the given vitamin occurs, meaning it differs for each substance:
Vitamin E - 1 IU = 0.67 mg of vitamin E
Vitamin D - 1 IU = 0.025 mcg of vitamin D

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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system

Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.

Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.

He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.

In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.

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