Vitamin ENutrition library
Vitamin E
A fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes and PUFA from oxidative damage.
Trimester focus
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | Protects maternal tissue during the metabolically active early weeks. | Guards rapidly dividing early cells from oxidative stress. |
| Second trimester | Continues antioxidant protection as metabolic rate rises. | Protects growing tissue, especially alongside rising DHA intake. |
| Third trimester | Helps offset the oxidative load of late pregnancy. | Protects DHA-rich neural tissue from oxidation during peak brain growth. |