E to Stay Healthy

According to the November/December ’10 Well-Being Journal, individuals with high blood counts of vitamin E are “18 percent less likely to die from any cause, 19 percent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease, 21 percent less likely to die of cancer, 42 percent less likely to die of lung disease.” E has also been shown to help put the brakes on aging—like making the skin look younger. Go for the natural “d-” form, as in d-alpha-tocopherol. Synthetic E is listed as “dl-” forms. About 400 international units per day is recommended for most people, especially those over 40.