You might have heard that a baby’s brain develops rapidly from birth until age 3, by which it would have grown up to 80% of the adult brain! This is that crucial period where the baby is constantly learning something new, to walk, to talk and to generally play around with his senses.
It is common knowledge that many different nutrients like DHA, AA, choline, taurine and lutein are vital for this rapid growth of the infant's brain. Recently it has also been found out that vitamin E is as essential for brain development.
Apparently, Natural Vitamin E (NVE) or RRR-Vitamin E is more biologically active than the synthetic forms of vitamin E, which are typically found in fortified foods and supplements.
NVE is also found abundantly in breast milk. According to the U.S. Institute of Medicine, for a 1-year-old to meet all his daily requirement of NVE from a single food, he would need to consume an equivalent of 1.5 cups of spinach or 2.5 cups of chopped, boiled broccoli in a day.
Where You Can Find Natural Vit E And Foods Rich In Natural Vit E
Nut And Seeds-
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Sunflower Seed
Peanuts
Vegetables
Spinach
Broccoli
Vegetables Oils
Sunflower Oil
Soybeans Oil
Safflower Oil
Seafood-
Shrimps
Salmon
Trout
On food packaging and labels, NVE is commonly listed as “RRR-alpha-tocopherol” or “d-alpha tocopherol”. The synthetic forms are usually listed as “all-rac-α-tocopherol” or “dl-alpha-tocopherol”. So the next time you buy packaged food, read those labels properly and look out for Natural Vitamin E (“RRR-alpha-tocopherol” or “d-alpha tocopherol”). And don’t forget to include green leafy vegetables, nuts, and seeds in your child’s diet. NVE is likely a part of the magic cocktail of nutrients that your baby needs for his rapidly developing brain.
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