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In nature, tocotrienols are present in many fruits and vegetables. [27] The oil palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) is particularly high in tocotrienols, primarily gamma-tocotrienol, alpha-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol. Other cultivated plants high in tocotrienols includes rice, wheat, barley, rye and oat.
Vitamin E may have various roles as a vitamin. [1] Many biological functions have been postulated, including a role as a lipid-soluble antioxidant. [1] In this role, vitamin E acts as a radical scavenger, delivering a hydrogen (H) atom to free radicals. At 323 kJ/mol, the O-H bond in tocopherols is about 10% weaker than in most other phenols. [23]
It is particularly rich in vitamin C (103% DV) and vitamin K (34% DV), has a moderate content of vitamin E (10% DV), with no other micronutrients in significant content. Gold kiwifruit has similar nutritional value to green kiwifruit, but contains higher vitamin C content (179% DV) and insignificant vitamin K content (table).
Delicious and juicy, peaches contain more fiber, vitamin C and potassium than other stone fruits, dietitians say. Both the pulp and the peel show "high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects ...
The stone fruit comes with fiber, antioxidants, iron and vitamins C, E, B6 and A. Studies have shown apricots contain “many significant compounds” that reduce inflammation. The fruit is ...
Bananas get a bad rap, but we consider them one of the healthiest fruits because they have a slew of nutrients, including fiber, potassium, copper, magnesium and vitamin B6. They also get extra ...
Vitamin E, including tocotrienol and tocopherol, is fat soluble and protects lipids. Sources include wheat germ, seabuckthorn, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, kiwifruit, vegetable oil, and fish-liver oil. Alpha-tocopherol is the main form in which vitamin E is consumed.
"A cup of [whole] cranberries has about eight grams of net carbs, so this tart, colorful berry can be included on a ketogenic diet," says Hultin, adding that they’re high in vitamin C. Plus, the ...