Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts mainly as an antioxidant, helping protect your cells from damage.
What it does
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🛡️ Protects cells from oxidative stress
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🧠 Supports immune system function
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❤️ Helps keep blood vessels healthy
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👀 Plays a role in eye and skin health
Common food sources
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Nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds)
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Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, wheat-germ oil)
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Spinach, broccoli
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Fortified cereals
How much is needed (teens)
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Ages 14–18: about 15 mg per day (same as adults)
Most people get enough from food alone.
Supplements: a quick note
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High doses from supplements aren’t usually needed and can be harmful if overused
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It’s best to get vitamin E from foods unless a healthcare professional says otherwise
If you want, I can explain deficiency symptoms, skin/hair claims, or whether supplements are worth it for teens.