Vitamin E

Vitamin E is fat soluble and is found in many foods such as vegetables oils, wheat germ oil, cereals, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Naturally, it is also available as a dietary supplement.

It is an important Vitamin required by many organs of the body. It’s also an antioxidant which helps slow down the processes that damage cells.

Vitamin E has many uses. It is used for treating the deficiency of vitamin E. This is rare but can occur in low weight premature infants and people with certain genetic disorders.

Certain diseases such as heart attack, heart and blood vessels including hardening of the arteries, leg pain due to blocked arteries, chest pain and high blood pressure are also treated with vitamin E.

Diabetes and its complications is also treated with Vitamin E. Various types of cancers are treated with it.  The types of cancers that are treated with Vitamin E are colorectal cancer and polyps; gastric, prostate, and pancreatic cancer; and lung and oral cancer in smokers.

There are many other diseases that used Vitamin E, such as diseases of the brain and nervous system. It’s also used for other disorders involving nerves and muscles.

Vitamin E is used by women for preventing complications in pregnancy, PMS ,and other female problems.  In patients who are being treated for diseases such as dialysis and radiations it is used to lessen the harmful effects of the treatments.  It can be used for certain inherited diseases and to prevent allergies.

Vitamin E is applied to the skin to prevent aging and to protect the skin from the effects of chemotherapy. It can also be used to improve physical endurance.

Antioxidants, including vitamin E, are recommended by The American Heart Association. Eating a well-balanced diet, high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, is better for us rather than from taking supplements as there are risks and benefits from taking these supplements.

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Bibliography: VITAMIN E: Uses, side effects, interactions and warnings. (2005). Retrieved July 21, 2016, from WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-954-vitamin%20e.aspx?activeingredientid=954& In-line Citation: (“VITAMIN E: Uses, side effects, interactions and warnings,” 2005)