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Vitamin E

publication date: Jul 26, 2009
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Vitamin E

What are Some Common Names for Vitamin E?

  • Tocopherol
  • Alpha-tocopherol
  • D alpha-tocopherol
Description of Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluable vitamin that's responsible primarily as an anti-oxidant, so it searches and stops free radicals that can damage the body and cause cancer and disease. Vitamin E is also responsible for boosting the immune function and repairing DNA. Vitamin E is available in tablet or capsule form.

Freezing vitamin E will damage it's effectiveness and extreme heat will cause vitamin E to break down.

Known Benefits of Vitamin E
  • Antioxidant. Protects against cell-damaging free radicals from ultra-violent radiation, pollution and drugs.
  • Skin protection. Vitamin E has the ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and it regulates the amount of Vitamin A in the body which is important for healthy skin.
  • Immune booster. When taken with Vitamin A, Vitamin E works as a general immune booster.
  • Promotes cardiovascular health.
  • Supports brain function.
  • Acts as an anti-clotting agent.
  • Protects against prostate cancer
Possible Benefits of Vitamin E
  • May increase athletic performance
  • May improve muscle strength
  • May reduce the signs of scarring
  • May protect against macular degeneration
  • May protect against acne
  • May slow down aging
  • May improve sexual performance
Best Natural Food Sources of Vitamin E
  • Wheat germ oil (20.3 mg per serving)
  • Almonds (7.4 mg per serving)
  • Spinach, boiled (1.9 mg per serving)
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Walnuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Sunflower seeds



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