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Vitamin E Or Alpha-Tocopherol - Do I Need It Or Not?

Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. Its
chemical composition consists of aEven foods such as spinach, broccoli, corn,
combination of compounds that includeeggs, wheatgerm and soya also contain
Alpha-Tocopherol. Since the body is incapableadequate amounts of Vitamin E. However, green
of producing this vitamin by itself, it needsvegetables contain only minute quantities of
to be supplied through a nutritious diet orthis  vitamin.
vitamin supplements in order to meet the
daily requirements of the body. Vitamin E isIt is important to note that care should be
found in the body's tissue system with thetaken during preparation of food so that the
highest concentrations being in the pituitaryVitamin E does not get destroyed. Freezing,
and  suprarenal  glands.processing and exposing these foods to air
can  destroy  the  Vitamin  E  nutrients.
The most important function of Vitamin E is
that it's antioxidant properties help toStudies have revealed that the daily
neutralize the free radicals which arerecommended dosage of Vitamin E is 12 mg.
responsible for damaging cells and causingHowever, those who smoke cigarettes or who
premature aging. Thus, along with Vitamins Cstay in areas that are high in air pollution
and A, these antioxidants help to retard thelevels should consume higher quantities of
aging process and even prevent certain typesthis vitamin to counteract the adverse
of  cancer.effects  of  smoke  on  the  lungs.
Vitamin E is also responsible for loweringIt is very rare to come across a Vitamin E
the LDL levels in the body. LDL is the baddeficiency simply because it is so abundantly
form of cholesterol that can build up alongfound in almost all foods and also because
the artery walls over time and lead tothe body is capable of storing this fat
coronary  diseases  and  blood  clotting.soluble vitamin. However, even though it's
rare to suffer for a deficiency, symptoms can
Alpha-Tocopherol is known to improve muscularbe severe and include the gradual breakdown
development and also helps straighten theof the kidneys. Other potential problems
immune system by making it more resistant toassociated with a Vitamin E deficiency can
viral and bacterial infections. With the helpinclude an increased risk of suffering
of Vitamin C and beta carotenes it can alsomiscarriages  and  infertility.
help  prevent  the  development of cataracts.
Other general symptoms such as anemia,
Vitamin E is abundantly found in sweetlethargy and temporary loss of balance can
potatoes and mangoes. Oils such as sunflower,also be experienced. It is important to cure
peanut, olive and safflower are alsoa Vitamin E deficiency the moment it is
excellent sources. Even nutty snack foodsdetected otherwise the body will just waste
such as walnuts, hazelnuts and sunfloweraway over time.
seeds  have  adequate  amounts  of vitamin E.



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