During the period of expectation of a child in the woman’s body, the need for vitamins and minerals increases 1.5 times. In second place (after folic acid) at this crucial time is the need for vitamin E (tocopherol). In addition to a beneficial effect on all body systems, it regulates the processes of fertilization and bearing a baby. There are 5 main products, the daily use of which can satisfy the daily need for it.
Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant. It neutralizes the oxidative effect of free radicals, prevents various pathologies of cells, including cancer. In addition, vitamin E:
- slows down the aging process;
- increases immunity, protects against viral and bacterial infections;
- improves tissue regeneration;
- stimulates the formation of capillaries and improves tone, vascular permeability;
- improves blood circulation;
- increases the regenerative capabilities of the body;
- reduces the formation of scars, scars on the skin;
- lowers body fatigue;
- reduces the manifestation of seizures;
- helps to lower blood pressure;
- normalizes blood coagulation, prevents its elevated level, participates in the treatment of thrombotic diseases;
helps to reduce blood sugar, is part of the complex treatment of diabetes;
together with vitamin C has a high anti-cancer effect on the body; - promotes the absorption of vitamin A.
The value of vitamin E in preparation for conception:
Vitamin E plays a large role during the planning period and the first trimester of pregnancy. His other name is tocopherol, which translates as "offspring":
- Maintains a normal hormonal background, due to which the egg ripens and the onset of ovulation;
- Promotes fertilization of the egg and its fixation on the wall of the uterus;
- In the male body, tocopherol accelerates sperm production and improves its quality.
The need for vitamin E during pregnancy:
- Participates in the normal formation and maturation of the placenta. Reduces the likelihood of placental abruption;
- Normalizes blood flow between mother and fetus;
- Protects from spontaneous abortion (miscarriage);
- Protects the embryo from negative influences, participates in the formation of all fetal systems;
- Reduces fatigue during pregnancy;
- Reduces the incidence of seizures during pregnancy.
For women preparing for conception, as well as for pregnant women, vitamin E is prescribed by a gynecologist. However, synthetic vitamin E is still worse perceived by the body than its natural sources. In nature, there are natural sources of this “fertility vitamin”. Introducing a list of 5 foods whose daily intake is able to satisfy the daily requirement of the body for it.
1. Vegetable oils
The real storehouse of vitamin E is wheat germ oil. A tablespoon of this oil per day will provide the body with the daily need for tocopherol.
Other plant oils containing this vitamin are also beneficial. Imagine them in descending order: sunflower, cotton, corn, olive, soybean oil. Unrefined cold-pressed oils are much more useful, as they retain the maximum amount of natural components.
2. Nuts
Almonds contain the greatest amount of vitamin E; hazelnuts are slightly less rich in almonds. Next up are peanuts, pistachios and cashews. In walnut, vitamin E is 10 times less. than in almonds. Eat one or two handfuls of raw nuts per day to provide the body with the necessary amount of tocopherol. In addition, raw sunflower, sesame and pumpkin seeds are rich in fertility vitamin.
3. Rosehip and sea buckthorn
These two fruits are also rich in tocopherol. And they contain a lot of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system. Scientists have proved that vitamin E is better absorbed by the body if it comes with food containing vitamins A and C. Sea buckthorn and rosehips do this job perfectly.
Prepare vitamin tea from rose hips: mash dry fruits, pour boiling water and leave to steam in a thermos for a day. Sea buckthorn is better to crush with sugar and dilute with water.
4. Leafy vegetables
In the first place in terms of tocopherol content among leafy vegetables are spinach and green sorrel. They can be consumed raw, cut into a salad, blanched in hot water. It also contains a large amount of vitamin C. Eating leafy vegetables will help prevent constipation that is common in pregnant women.
5. Seafood
The highest seafood in tocopherol is eels and squid. Of fish - it is salmon and pike perch. Seafood is also rich in iodine, calcium and phosphorus, necessary for the body. Seafood needs to be subjected to short heat treatment. So they will retain the greatest amount of vitamins and minerals.
Another list of products in which vitamin E is present:
- green turnip;
- kale (kale);
- raw chard;
- mustard;
- Pine nuts;
- avocado;
- broccoli;
- parsley;
- papaya;
- olives;
- eggs
- whole grains;
- soya beans.
Having these foods on the table daily, the expectant mother will be able to fully provide herself and her baby with the miraculous vitamin E.
