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Vitamin E (Alpha tocopherol)
General description
Vitamin E is a member of the family of fat-soluble antioxidant nutrients known
as tocopherols. Alpha tocopherol is the most active of the tocopherols in terms
of vitamin E activity, but beta, delta, and gamma tocopherols have antioxidant
capabilities as well. Another closely related group of compounds, the
tocotrienols also exhibit antioxidant properties. Many nutritionists recommend
natural-source supplements that include a mix of tocopherols and tocotrienols,
because these compounds are believed to complement each other's activity.
Supplemental vitamin E is available in natural and synthetic forms, with the
more potent, natural forms distinguished by a "d" (d-alpha tocopherol) while
synthetic forms are indicated by "dl" (dl-alpha tocopherol).
Food sources
The best food sources of vitamin E include vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, whole
grains, and wheat germ. Other sources include asparagus, avocado, green
leafy vegetables, and tomatoes.
Health applications
Antioxidant protection
Cardiovascular health
Immune function
Liver health
Prostate
Skin
Vision
Functions and uses
Vitamin E plays many vital roles in organs and systems throughout the body,
from the immune system to the brain, skin, eyes, liver, and heart. As a
fat-soluble nutrient, vitamin E is incorporated into the lipid portions of cell
membranes, where it helps protect these structures from free-radical induced
damage. As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps protect LDL cholesterol molecules
from oxidation, which is especially beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Dosage/toxicity
While the 15 IU per day RDA for vitamin E is sufficient to prevent overt
deficiency, the most commonly recommended dose of vitamin E is 400 IU per
day. Many dietary factors affect the body's vitamin E requirements. A diet high
in saturated fats increases vitamin E requirements. Other nutrients like vitamin
C and selenium can increase the antioxidant potential of vitamin E. Vitamin E is
very safe, with adverse effects being rare even at doses as high as 3,200 IU per
day.3
General description
Vitamin E is a member of the family of fat-soluble antioxidant nutrients known
as tocopherols. Alpha tocopherol is the most active of the tocopherols in terms
of vitamin E activity, but beta, delta, and gamma tocopherols have antioxidant
capabilities as well. Another closely related group of compounds, the
tocotrienols also exhibit antioxidant properties. Many nutritionists recommend
natural-source supplements that include a mix of tocopherols and tocotrienols,
because these compounds are believed to complement each other's activity.
Supplemental vitamin E is available in natural and synthetic forms, with the
more potent, natural forms distinguished by a "d" (d-alpha tocopherol) while
synthetic forms are indicated by "dl" (dl-alpha tocopherol).
Food sources
The best food sources of vitamin E include vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, whole
grains, and wheat germ. Other sources include asparagus, avocado, green
leafy vegetables, and tomatoes.
Health applications
Antioxidant protection
Cardiovascular health
Immune function
Liver health
Prostate
Skin
Vision
Functions and uses
Vitamin E plays many vital roles in organs and systems throughout the body,
from the immune system to the brain, skin, eyes, liver, and heart. As a
fat-soluble nutrient, vitamin E is incorporated into the lipid portions of cell
membranes, where it helps protect these structures from free-radical induced
damage. As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps protect LDL cholesterol molecules
from oxidation, which is especially beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Dosage/toxicity
While the 15 IU per day RDA for vitamin E is sufficient to prevent overt
deficiency, the most commonly recommended dose of vitamin E is 400 IU per
day. Many dietary factors affect the body's vitamin E requirements. A diet high
in saturated fats increases vitamin E requirements. Other nutrients like vitamin
C and selenium can increase the antioxidant potential of vitamin E. Vitamin E is
very safe, with adverse effects being rare even at doses as high as 3,200 IU per
day.3