5 Benefits of Vitamin E

5 Benefits of Vitamin E

We’ve heard of Vitamin E but what is it?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which can be found in high quantities the following foods or it can be taken as an oral supplement: –

  • Almonds
  • Spinach
  • Sweet potato
  • Avocado
  • Wheatgerm
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Palm oil
  • Butternut
  • Trout
  • Olive oil

Fights Free Radicals

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage to cell membranes in the body.  Free radicals unfortunately play a front-line role when it comes to diseases such as cancer.  Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, literally neutralise free radicals.  Vitamin E is at the top of the list when it comes to the amount of fat-soluble antioxidants in the body.  It is also thought to be the most efficient when it comes to destroyed free radicals.

Helps Balance Hormones

Women, in particular, go through a variety of hormonal fluctuations throughout their lives.  This occurs before and during their menstrual cycle, during pregnancy and with menopause.  Men can experience low testosterone levels in their 50s which causes them problems, such as weight gain and lack of energy. Hormonal imbalances also occur due to pollution, chemicals in food, meat which is produced from animals who have been fed hormones, cleaning products and much more.

The powerful antioxidant qualities of vitamin E help women with low oestrogen levels; alleviating hot flushes, stress and mood swings and also helps men with low testosterone levels.

Helps Balance Cholesterol and Prevent Heart Disease

High LDL cholesterol in the body is known to be a contributor to heart disease.  In its natural state, it doesn’t cause problems, but when it oxidises it can cause atherosclerosis and a host of other heart conditions.  Vitamin E is known to be a powerful antioxidant against this type of cholesterol and therefore helps lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

Delays Cataract Growth and Macular Degeneration

It’s thought that by taking vitamin E, you can decrease your risk of macular degeneration and delay cataract growth.  Macular degeneration is one of the major causes of blindness in the world today.  For vitamin E to have a positive effect on vision, it’s important to take it with vitamin C, beta carotene and zinc.

Skin

Vitamin E’s powerful antioxidant properties not only protect the skin by fighting free radicals internally, it also improves the skin by using it topically.  Pregnant ladies often use vitamin E to help prevent stretch marks.  It can be used to reduce the signs of premature aging but, use it very sparingly, as it can cause breakouts.

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