Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. Read more about Vitamin E, Functions, Food Sources, Deficiency, Latest News.
Vitamin E Latest News
Researchers recently found that a daily 300 mg dose of vitamin E improves liver tissue in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a serious form of fatty liver disease where fat buildup triggers inflammation and damage in the liver.
About Vitamin E
It is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body.
The body stores vitamin E in fatty tissue and the liver.
Functions:
The main role of vitamin E is to act as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells.
Vitamin E helps keep your immune system healthy, promotes good eye health, and supports healthy skin.
It helps form red blood cells and widen blood vessels to keep blood from clotting inside them.
It helps the body use vitamin K.
Food Sources:
Foods rich in vitamin E include vegetable oils such as canola and olive oils, nuts, and seeds.
Meats, dairy, leafy greens, and fortified cereals also have vitamin E.
People who have digestive disorders or do not absorb fat properly (e.g., pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease) can develop a vitamin E deficiency.
The following are common signs of a deficiency:
Retinopathy (damage to the retina of the eyes that can impair vision)
Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves, usually in the hands or feet, causing weakness or pain)
Ataxia (loss of control of body movements)
Decreased immune function
Source: EAR
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