10 Benefits of Vitamin E
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10. Supports Immune Health
Vitamin E supports healthy T cells, which play essential roles in the body's immune system. T cells fight infection and activate an additional immune response to help combat complicated infections. Immune cells contain higher concentrations of vitamin E compared to other cells in the blood.
Preventing a vitamin E deficiency helps reduce illness and infections. Taking vitamin E supplements and eating foods high in vitamin E may help boost the immune system. Wheat germ is considered the richest food source of vitamin E.5‘Regulatory Role of Vitamin E in the Immune System and Inflammation.’ PubMed Central, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7011499.
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