Vitamin E

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NUTRIENTS FOR HEALTHY HAIR
NUTRIENT	RECOMMENDED DOSAGE	FOUND IN THESE FOODS
VITAMIN E (vitamin E complex — 8 different antioxidant vitamins, including alpha, beta, and gamma tocopherols plus tocotrienols)	8-10 mg/day ² and/or Topical oil ²²²	asparagus ² avocados ²²² broccoli ²²² corn ² green leafy vegetables ²²² nuts ² olive oil ²²² soybeans ²²² wheat germ ²²² whole grains ²²²

NUTRIENTS FOR HEALTHY HAIR

NUTRIENT

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE

FOUND IN THESE FOODS

VITAMIN E
(vitamin E complex — 8 different antioxidant vitamins, including alpha, beta, and gamma tocopherols plus tocotrienols)

8-10 mg/day ² and/or
Topical oil ²²²

asparagus ²
avocados ²²²
broccoli ²²²
corn ²
green leafy vegetables ²²²
nuts ²
olive oil ²²²
soybeans ²²²
wheat germ ²²²
whole grains ²²²

Table 73: Vitamin E
WHAT IT DOES & EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT
Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and skin healing properties. ²²² Assists in regulating estrogen metabolism. ²²² Dilates blood vessels and improves circulation to scalp. ²²² Helps regulate blood sugar, which can help prevent insulin intolerance and diabetes. ²²² Stabilizes cell membranes in hair follicles. ² Antioxidant protection against free radical damage which can worsen thinning hair. ²²² Required for healthy immune system; improves endocrine and nervous system functioning. ²²²

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