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Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin of critical importance in the prevention of a number of medical conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, cataracts and aging. Vitamin E is measured in International Units 1 IU is the same as 1 mg. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and has a powerful effect on the brain. Vitamin E also protects us against free radicals, and wards off heart disease. It causes dilation of the blood vessels, permitting a fuller flow of blood to the heart. Vitamin E inhibits coagulation of the blood preventing clots from forming.
Good food sources are vegetable oils, seeds, nuts (sunflower, almond & peanut). Also found in organ meats, seafood, wheat germ oil and leafy vegetables.
Is it Natural or Synthetic?
Natural E is isolated from vegetable oils, whereas synthetic E is produced from petrochemicals. Natural E is up to 200% more biologically active. If it starts with dl-alpha tocopheryl it is synthetic. If it starts with d-alpha tocopherol is a natural form of Vitamin E.
What can Vitamin E do?- Antioxidant
- Raises levels of good cholesterol
- Protects body from pollutants
- Helps heal burns & repairs tissue
- Aids in leg cramps
- Good for PMS
- Improves circulation
- Supplies oxygen to the body for better endurance
- Reduces clumping of red blood cells
- Enhances the body's immune response
High doses of vitamin E increase the action of anticoagulant drugs and can interfere with the absorption of vitamin K, which promotes blood clotting. If you are having surgery, discontinue Vitamin E for two weeks before and after your operation, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Selected References- Kirschmann John & Gayla "Nutrition Almanac"
- Mindell Earl "Vitamin Bible"
- Page Linda "Healthy Healing" 11th Edition
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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