Vitamin E

What does it do?

Vitamin E is a light yellow oil, a fat-soluble vitamin. It is an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage, including against cancer. It helps the body use oxygen, preventing blood clots, thrombosis, atherosclerosis. Improves wound healing and fertility. It is great for the skin and prevents premature ageing!

Deficiency Signs

Lack of sex drive, exhaustion after light exercise, easy bruising, slow wound healing, varicose veins, loss of muscle tone, infertility.

Food Sources of Vitamin E

Cold pressed vegetable oils, Sunflower seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, beans, peas, wheat germ, tuna, sardines, salmon, sweet potatoes.

Best Supplement

D-alpha tocopherol. (not synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol)

What Helps Vitamin E in our Bodies?

Vitamin E works with vitamin C and selenium.

What Robs our Bodies of Vitamin E?

High-temperature cooking, especially frying. Air pollution, birth control pills, excessive intake of refined or processes fats and oils.