Vitamin E is vital for girls

TEENAGE girls must eat more broccoli, nuts and seeds to protect their future children’s intelligence, say researchers.

Foods rich in vitamin E also cut the risk of offspring becoming diabetic.

US Scientists in Oregon tested zebrafish, whose brain wiring is like that of humans. Dr Maret Traber said fish lacking in vitamin E as embryos “were stupid and didn’t respond right”.

The NHS said women should get all the vitamin E they need from their diet.