Vitamin E Oil by Nature's Bounty, Supports Immune Health & Antioxidant Health, 30,000IU Vitamin E, Topical or Oral oil, 2.5 Oz
- When applied to the skin, Vitamin E supports healthy complexion
- Contributes to healthy skin
- Can be taken orally
- Apply to skin as a moisturizer
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- As a moisturizing oil, Vitamin E can help lock in your skin’s natural moisture and contribute to a smooth, soft, radiant complexion
- When ingested as a supplement, vegetarian friendly vitamin E provides powerful antioxidant support, promotes immune health and supports a healthy heart
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Vitamin E
The term vitamin E is used to name eight different fat-soluble compounds that have antioxidant action as one of their main functions.Vitamin E is the name used to name eight different compounds that belong to two groups: tocol and tocotrienol. The vitamins derived from tocol are α-tocopherol, β-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol and δ-tocopherol, and those derived from tocotrienol are α-tocotrienol, β-tocotrienol, γ-tocotrienol and δ-tocotrienol.
→ Discovery of vitamin E
Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 by Evans and Bishop, after a study on infertility in female rats. The problem with these animals seemed to be related to food, which was based only on the consumption of swine fat. This diet caused a problem called fetal resorption, which was solved by introducing wheat germ into the diet. The researchers concluded that the reabsorption occurred as a consequence of the lack of an active component, which they called vitamin E.
→ Vitamin E functions
Vitamin E's main and best-known function is its antioxidant action, with α-tocopherol being the most potent in this regard. It is important in delaying aging and even in preventing serious diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, cataracts and Parkinson's. It is also related to decreased platelet adhesion, protection of red blood cells against hemolysis (destruction of these cells) and synthesis of prostaglandins.
→ Vitamin E deficiency
The lack of vitamin E does not occur very often. When it happens, it mainly affects people who have problems with absorption and diseases such as cystic fibrosis . The deficiency of this vitamin seems to be related to neurological, immunological and cardiovascular problems. As examples of the main problems observed, we can mention hemolytic anemia, reticulocytosis and peripheral neuropathy. Despite the evidence in other animals, there is no concrete relationship that the lack of this vitamin can damage human fertility.
→ Sources of vitamin E
Vitamin E is found naturally in plant and animal foods.
⇒ Vegetable origin:
Dark green leafy vegetables;
Vegetable oils;
Oil seeds;
Wheat germ.
⇒ Animal origin:
Egg yolk;
Liver.
