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    Vitamin E

    As with the other vitamins, this is not one substance but a collection of similar chemicals. This group is characterized by their powerful antioxidant properties, and their main role in the body is to protect it from the highly reactive and damaging free-radical particles – the natural by-product of converting food into energy. The main role of vitamin E in the body is to maintain the integrity of cell membranes, but is also part of the immune system and protects persons from skin disorders helps prevent scar tissue and inflammation.



    Nature’s highest source of Vitamin E is in wheatgerm oil, which can contain 100% of the RDA in one teaspoon. It is also found in olive, sunflower and avocado oils, nuts and seeds. Vitamin E deficiency occurs as a result of malnutrition, genetic defects or fat malabsorption syndromes. A vitamin E deficiency is hard to recognize as it has no visible indication. It may result in impaired balance and coordination or muscle weakness. People who have a genetic predisposition to heart disease, have poor skin or a weak immune system may wish to supplement with Vitamin E. Also this supplement is popular with women who suffer from Pre-menstrual syndrome or those who are going through the menopause. People who are taking anti-coagulants, such as warfarin should not take over 270mg of Vitamin E daily. The Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin E is 10mg and the Upper Safe Level is 800mg daily. Vitamin E deficiency occurs as a result of malnutrition, genetic defects or fat malabsorption syndromes. A vitamin E deficiency is hard to recognize as it has no visible indication. It may result in impaired balance and coordination or muscle weakness.