Vitamin E, A Strong Anti-Oxidant
Vitamin E is one of the strongest anti-oxidants that serve to protect the cells of the body from the damaging free radicals, which are waste products from the making of energy.
Vitamin E is also thought to be helpful in preventing and treating prostate problems, have a role in DNA repair and in the body's natural immune system.
Furthermore, it protects Vitamin A in the body, allowing it to perform its essential functions.
This E vitamin has long been known to have an important role in the all over health of the body yet it took 50 years to be declared a vitamin after it was discovered.
Research still continues to delve into the many effects of this important nutrient, but already some studies have associated sufficient intake levels with the prevention of many serious health problems.
According to recent studies published by the United States Department of Agriculture, most people do not consume the daily requirement of this important vitamin.
The E vitamin is found in vegetable oils and nuts, as it is in dark, leafy green vegetables. Therefore many people reducing fats in their diets, may unwittingly be reducing their daily intake of E as well.
It's also found in sunflower seeds and wheat germ.
Vitamin E supplements primarily come in two general types, natural and pharmaceutical. The natural is usually listed on the label as alpha-tocopheryl acetate D-form, while the man-made type is listed as D,L. The man-made version is half as effective as the natural compound.
The recommended daily intake dosis lies between 100 and 300 IU. Intake of over 400 IU/day has been linked to increased mortality, therefore supplementation below this amount is suggested.
Supplementing the diet with Vitamin E can play an important role in your daily health routine.
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