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Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and helps the body cope with toxic
substances such as air pollution. Research shows that animals who were
exposed to various concentrations of ozone and took vitamin E lived longer
than animals whose diets were not supplemented with this nutrient. Vitamin
E strengthens the circulatory system and may help soothe leg and foot
aches that occur at night.*
Each hermetically-sealed capsule contains 400 I.U. of Vitamin E from 100%
naturally mixed tocopherols in a base of natural Wheat Germ Oil and Lecithin.
Research Brief
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms.
Each form has its own biological activity, the measure of potency or functional
use in the body. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E
in humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant. Antioxidants such
as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals,
which are potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism. Free
radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development
of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Studies are underway to determine
whether vitamin E might help prevent or delay the development of those
chronic diseases.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of lipids.
Since cell membranes are composed of lipids, it effectively prevents the
cells' protective coatings from becoming rancid as a result of the assault
of free radicals. Vitamin E also improves oxygen utilization, enhances
immune response, plays a role in the prevention of cataracts caused by
free radical damage, and may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.
Supplements appear to be significantly healthier sources of Vitamin E
than food, says the National Institute of Aging study. "Dietary sources
high in vitamin E are often high in fat," says the study. "To get 100
IU (international units) daily, a person would have to consume 7 cups
of peanuts, 2 cups of corn oil or 19 cups of spinach," it explained.
FAQs
Q: Is there such a thing as too much vitamin E?
A: There is no set upper limit for Vitamin E intake, although
doses of higher than 2000 I.U. daily have been known to have a blood-thinning
effect.
Q: It seems that vitamin E is abundant mostly in foods that are
considered unhealthy. Are there any healthy foods that contain a significant
amount of it?
A: Most fruits and vegetables are generally poor sources of Vitamin
E, although some beans and nuts (soybeans, etc.) do have some amounts
of the naturally-occurring Vitamin E.
Q: What vitamin or mineral is synergistic with vitamin E?
A: Antioxidant compounds tend to aid each other in their function.
In this way, Vitamin E is best taken with other antioxidants.
References
Emmert DH, Kirchner JT. The role of vitamin E in the prevention of heart
disease. Arch Fam Med. 1999 Nov-Dec;8(6):537-42.
Meydani M. Nutrition interventions in aging and age-associated disease.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Apr;928:226-35.
Emmert DH, Kirchner JT. The role of vitamin E in the prevention of heart
disease. Arch Fam Med. 1999 Nov-Dec;8(6):537-42.
Meydani M. Nutrition interventions in aging and age-associated disease.
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Apr;928:226-35.
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