Many Health Benefits Of Vitamin E

Avocado pear

Vitamin E is one of the fat soluble vitamins and occurs naturally as tocopherol and tocotrienol. It plays an indispensable role as a potent antioxidant protecting our human cell from damage by free radicals and also a fertility enhancing effect.

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Natural Sources

Avocado pear, wheat, leafy green, Almond fruits, Palm oil, Grape seed oil, Crayfish, Snail, Mangoes, Red pepper, Sunflower seeds.

Functions Of Vitamin E

1. Helps the body to utilize vitamin K

2. Reduces effect of sunburn on skin

3. Enhances fertility

4. Reduces appearance of scar on the skin

5. Helps hair and nail growth

6. Enhances immune system

7. Helps to reduce the damaging effect of free radicals

8. Essential for red cell formation

9. As a potent antioxidant it reduces the risk of heart disease

10.Alleviates dryness, itching and flaking of skin

11. Helps in nerve conduction

Vitamin E Deficiency

Inadequate vitamin E in the body can lead to poor nerve conduction, weak muscle and dry skin.

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Dietary Recommendation

10mg to 100mg daily. Maximum of 1000mg daily in disease state.

Vitamin E, a fat soluble vitamin, plays a role in maintaining good health and can not be overemphasized.

Reference

1. http://medlineplus.gov>Article

2. http://.www.nih.n/m.nih.gov

3. http://www.shutterstock.com

Contributed By: Pharm Ebogbambu Ikedia Sunday, a seasoned community pharmacist
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