Some of the Essential Nutrients
These vitamins, along with other antioxidant nutrients such as beta-carotene, have been associated with protection against some chronic conditions, including Heart disease, Cancer and Cataracts.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 60 milligrams. Vitamin C in high concentrations is found in several vegetables and fruits, including green and red peppers, collard greens, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, strawberries and citrus fruits.
Vitamin E, however, is more difficult to get in the diet, since it's found mainly in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and wheat germ .
The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin E is 30 IU (international units) per day. But research has shown that levels of 100 to 400 IU per day, which are nearly impossible to get from the typical diet, may protect against heart disease.
Posted on 5/28/2005 1:31:51 PM