Vitamin E was discovered in the 1920’s, but only now are we appreciating it. It is a fat-soluble vitamin composed of eight tocopherols, alpha tocopherol being the most effective. Unlike other fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin E is only stored within the body for a relatively short time, and therefore a regular supply is advisable.
Antioxidant – Vitamin E is important as a protective measure against free radicals by scavenging free radicals before they attack cells, and by concentrating in the cell membranes to protect against free radical attack.
Blood circulation – has been shown to be beneficial in cases where there is an inadequate supply of blood to the calf muscles, which causes debilitating pain.
Blood clots – may prevent and dissolve blood clots.
Endurance – has been shown to alleviate fatigue and supply oxygen to the body to give a greater endurance.
Healing – it can prevent thick scar formation and accelerate the healing of burns.
Blood pressure – vitamin E has been shown to reduce blood pressure.
Heart disease – recent studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, for example, the Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study found evidence to support the use of alpha-tocopherol in preventing non fatal myocardial infarction (heart attacks) in patients with angina and coronary atherosclerosis.
Vitamin E is the most powerful antioxidant vitamin, but in addition to this, it is also involved in:-
Cell respiration – maximises the availability of oxygen to organs and muscles.
Reproduction – essential for a healthy reproductive system.
Amino acids – maintain sulphur containing amino acids.
Skin – helps with condition and regeneration.
Vitamin A – enhances vitamin A activity.
When starting to take vitamin E, always start with a low iu strength and gradually increase. High levels should be avoided by diabetics and people with hyperthyroidism.
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