What is Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a group of eight fat soluble
compounds , four tocopherols and four tocotrienols compounds . Alpha-tochopherol
is most active one in humans. Vitamin E deficiency may cause nerve problems. As
an antioxidant, it prevent cell membrane from reactive oxygen species . This is
found in many foods. It is also available as food supplement. Being a fat
soluble compound it can be stored in body and can be used on need,
thereforedeficiency is rare and usually happens due to underlying problem with
digesting dietary fats rather than due to diet low in vitamin E Vitamin E was
discovered in 1922 and first synthesized in 1936.
Benefits of Vitamin E :
1. Powerful antioxidant:Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It may help protect our
cells from damage. it minimizes the damage effect of free radicals in our body
and thus slows aging process of cells.
2. Involves in immune functions and metabolic processes:Vitamin E is involved in
immune function and, as shown primarily by in vitro studies of cells, cell
signaling, regulation of gene expression, and other metabolic processes. Alpha-tocopherol
inhibits the activity of protein kinase C, an enzyme involved in cell
proliferation and differentiation in smooth muscle cells, platelets, protein
Kinase C also plays itsrole in smooth muscles grow.
3. Helps protecting from environmental and occupational risks: Vitamin E may
help people with environmental and occupational risks like smoking. air
pollution, high exposure to ultraviolet rays and sunlight.
4. Good for skin health:Vitamin E is also important to help maintain skin’s
appearance and health. In addition to helping skin look its best, it can be used
to treat a variety of skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and the aging
effects from sun exposure on our skin.
5. Good for cardiovascular health: Vitamin E is also used to widen blood
vessels, reducing the risk of blood clots
Sources of Vitamin :
Following are the best sources of vitamin E :
A. Plant successes:
1. Wheat germ oil.
2. Hazelnut oil.
3. Canola oil.
4. Sunflower oil.
5. Almonds oil.
6. Olive oil.
7. Corn and corn oil.
8. Sunflower seeds, Almonds, Peanuts and other nuts and seeds.
9. Wheat germs.
10. Peanuts butter and oil.
11. Spinach
12. Avocado.
13. Broccoli
14. Tomatoes.
15. Mangoes.
16. And many other fruits vegetables and nuts.
B. Animal Sources:
1. Fish.
2. Butter.
3. Cheese.
4. Eggs.
5. Mea.
6. Chicken.
7. Milk, whole and skim.