Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 180 mg., 500 Softgels

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Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 180 mg., 500 Softgels

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Helps support immune system health

Vitamin E is widely recognized for its beneficial antioxidant properties, but that's not all this essential nutrient can do. It helps maintain a healthy immune system and stabilizes cell membranes. It is needed by many cells, including heart muscle cells and nerve cells. Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, meaning it cannot be produced by the body so it must be obtained through the diet in order to maintain good health. Kirkland Signature™ Vitamin E delivers 180mg (that's equivalent to 400 IU) of this important nutrient in just 1 daily softgel.

• Immune support

• Antioxidant health

• 1 daily softgel

Understanding Vitamin E

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Vitamin E is actually a family of eight different fat-soluble molecules with antioxidant properties. Only one of these forms, alpha-tocopherol, satisfies human requirements for vitamin E. 1 Vitamin E is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant. As such, Vitamin E's unique structure is what allows it to provide beneficial antioxidant support. It can provide antioxidant support in areas with unsaturated fatty acids such as cell membranes.

Antioxidants help fight free radicals and play a role in maintaining good health. Free radicals are unstable compounds that can cause oxidative stress which may damage cells. They occur naturally in our bodies as by-products of metabolism. When cells are nourished with adequate amounts of vitamin E, it helps to stabilize cell membranes. Since cells are ubiquitous throughout the body, vitamin E is very important to maintaining general good health.

Why Supplement

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According to the 2005 - 2016 National Health and Nutrition Survey data, 84% of Americans do not get enough vitamin E from food alone.2 The recommended dietary allowance or RDA is 15 mg/day of alpha-tocopherol. Vegetable oils are the primary source of vitamin E in most diets. Additional dietary sources include nuts and seeds such as sunflower seeds, almonds, and hazelnuts as well as fruits and vegetables such as avocado, spinach, asparagus, Swiss chard, and broccoli.

Vitamin E is an essential micronutrient and its beneficial health outcomes are dependent upon reaching its optimal nutritional status. Dietary consumption of vitamin E is well below the recommended dietary allowance for the majority of the US population.3 Vitamin E supplements are an easy way to fill in those nutritional gaps that may occur from relying on food intake alone. Since vitamin E is fat-soluble, taking supplements with a fat-containing meal can help to improve absorption.

Benefits

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The most notable benefit of vitamin E is it's beneficial antioxidant properties. Vitamin E also plays a very important role in stabilizing cell membranes. This makes it an essential nutrient for many cells such as heart muscle cells and helps them to function optimally. Vitamin E supports nerve cells and found on the outermost layer of the skin. It also contributes to healthy immune function.

VITAMIN E IS AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT FOR THE HEART MUSCLE CELLS AND HELPS THEM TO FUNCTION OPTIMALLY.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

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SUGGESTED USE

: Take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.

INGREDIENTS

: dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Gelatin (Bovine), Glycerin.

No Preservatives Added. No Artificial Colors. No Artificial Flavors. No Yeast or Gluten. No Lactose.

CAUTION

: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure, or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature, tightly closed. Avoid excessive heat.

USP Verified

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This item is verified by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) which is an independent, scientific, nonprofit organization that sets strict quality and purity standards for dietary supplements manufactured and distributed worldwide. The USP's drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration.

References:

1. Institute of Medicine. Dietary reference intakes for energy, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 2005: 339-420.

2. Reider CA, Chung RY, Devarshi PP, et al. Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANES. Nutrients. 2020 Jun 10;12(6):1735. doi: 10.3390/nu12061735

3. What we eat in America, NHANES 2017-03/2020

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