Benefits of Vitamin E

What is Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant. It is taken in by the heart, muslces, pituitary and adrenal glands, the liver, and fatty tissue. It is measured in IU (International Units).

What Vitamin E does

Vitamin E Prolongs the effects of aging since it oxidates cells. It provides for aerobic endurance because it helps oxygen reach all cells more easily. It is an anticoagulant (blood clot preventitve). Vitamin E is also very useful in treating burns.

Signs of Vitamin E deficiency

Red blood cell destruction is a good indicator of a Vitamin E deficiency. Another sign is muscle degeneration and atrophy. Finally, anemias and reproductive disorders can result from not getting enough Vitamin E.

Food containing Vitamin E

Whole grains and wheat germ are good natural sources of Vitamin E. Other foods containg Vitmain E include soybeans, eggs, whole grain cereals, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and spinach.

Taking Vitamin E

Vitamin E is basically nontoxic. It can be taken in oil-based capsules or in a water-soluble tablets (like multi-vitamins). 200 to 1,200 IU is the daily average dose for adults.

Inhibitors of Vitamin E

Iron and chlorine will cancel out the effects of Vitamin E. It is aslo susceptible to extreme hot or cold, oxygen, and food processing techniques.