Vitamin E

Vitamin E, one of several fat-soluble vitamins and essential nutrients, is most active in d-alpha tocopherol form. Mixed Tocopherols or d-alpha tocopherol are the recommended forms of to use. Benefits of vitamin E include its ability to help with heart palpitations, LDL cholesterol, premenstrual symptoms, premature aging, toxic chemicals, peripheral neuropathy, blood clots, and skin conditions including to regenerate skin. Natural tocopherols reduce scarring and aid in reducing the risk of heart disease for a healthy heart. Sources of vitamin E include whole grains, soy oil, and green leafy vegetables. It is also contained in products like body butter.

Vitamin E is one of the fat-soluble vitamins that is stored in the fatty tissues of the body. It works as an antioxidant to protect against aging and cell damage in fat-soluble parts of the body. Oxidation to cell membranes and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) is suppressed by vitamin E, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Because vitamin E is one of the essential nutrients, a source needs to be supplied in the diet since the body cannot make it. Sources of vitamin E include egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, nuts, olive oil, soy oil, seeds, and whole grains.

The many proclaimed benefits of vitamin E include its ability to help:

• alleviate fatigue • prevent male sterility

• as a natural preservative • produce healthy, moist skin and hair

• dissolve blood clots • promote circulation

• encourage skin healing • promote a healthy heart

• enhance immune systems in the elderly • protect against free radicals

• enhance sexual prowess • protect against premenstrual symptoms

• fight Alzheimer's • protect against toxic chemicals

• fight arthritis • protect red blood cell

• fight cataract formation • provide sun protection

• fight premature aging • reduce fine lines & wrinkles

• form red blood cells (essential for) • reduce scarring after injuries like burns

• improve memory • regenerate damaged and scarred skin

• maintain cell structure • some skin conditions

• maintain enzyme function • strengthen capillary walls

• maintain skin elasticity • utilization of vitamins A and K

• normal reproduction (essential for) • with type 1 diabetes

• prevent calcium deposits • work as an antioxidant

• prevent cancer • work as an emollient to the skin

• prevent muscular dystrophy • wound healing

• prevent heart disease

Natural tochopherols have vitamin E activity. There are several active tocopherols named in order of potency - alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. D-alpha-tocopherol is the most active natural form. Dl-alpha tocopheryl is a synthetic form. Of the active forms, the tocopherols are the types of vitamin E that produce the greatest beneficial results. Vitamin E is needed for normal human growth. Without it, fertility problems may lead to children that develop abnormalities of the central nervous system, muscles, and organs, especially the liver. Fortunately, deficiency is rare, but when present, it can lead to problems with balance, peripheral neuropathy, and a reduction in reflexes. Many products contain vitamin E including body butter, creams, lip balm, and lotions.

Warning: Synthetic vitamin E has been known to cause heart palpitations at even low dosages. Mixed Tocopherols or d-alpha tocopherols are recommended.