Quest Dry Formula Vitamin E 400 IU plus Selenium is a high-quality antioxidant supplement that offers powerful ammunition to protect the body from peroxidative and free radical damage. This synergistic formula sets the highest standard of cell membrane protection.

Ingredients

Each capsule of Quest Dry Formula Vitamin E 400 IU plus Selenium contains 400 IU of vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol succinate) and 50 mcg of selenium (HVP* chelate). This product contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavours, or added sugar, starch, milk products, yeast, gluten, or salt.

*HVP = hydrolyzed vegetable (rice) protein.

Recommended Daily Allowance:
Dosages for vitamin E and selenium vary, depending on age.

Food Sources:
Vitamin E: Vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, wheat germ, eggs, butter, liver, green leafy vegetables, avocados, asparagus, tomatoes, berries.
Selenium: Depends on the selenium content of the soil. Meat, organ meat, whole grains.

Cause of Deficiency:
Vitamin E: Poor diet, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis.
Selenium: Poor diet, low selenium content of the soil, heavy metals, excess zinc, some chemotherapeutic drugs.

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Vitamin E: Nerve damage, muscle weakness, poor coordination, hemolytic anemia, damage to the retina of the eye.
Selenium: Increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and low immune function.

Complementary Nutrients:
Vitamin E: Selenium; vitamin E is necessary for the conversion of vitamin B12 to its most active form.
Selenium: Other antioxidant nutrients.

The risk of side effects with vitamin E and selenium at recommended dosages is low.

About Quest Vitamins

Quest was started in the 1950's by a vegetarian weightlifter who was passionate in leading the industry by providing quality products with great formulations. 'Quality without Question' was then created and followed throughout the years. Today, with Purity Life, it isn't just 'Quality without Question' - it is 'Expecting Excellence'. Quest continues to provide innovative products using a 'back-to-basics' philosophy, creating a balance of body, mind and spirit.