Vitamin E | Benifits | Source | Deficiency | Toxicity

Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin which has many forms, but alpha Tocopherol form is used by the human body. Vitamin E Has many health benefits. Deficiency of vitamin E can cause ataxia Where one loses control of body movements. Toxicity of vitamin E can also be harmful.

Benefits:

There are a lot of health benefits of vitamin E.

1. It acts as antioxidant and protects the body from free radicals that damage cells and improves the immune system.
2. It also prevents the formation of blood clots in the heart arteries.
3. Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, applying it topically helps to maintain healthy skin, light and dark spot and moisturize your skin which is best for dry skin.

Sources:

Vitamin E is found in plant based oils, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

 Oils- Wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, almond oil.

 Nuts and seeds-Sunflower seed, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds.

Fruits and vegetables-Spinach, beet green, red, sweet pepper, avocado, mango, Kiwi, blackberries.

Recommended Dietary Allowance:

RDA for vitamin E is 15mg per day.

Deficiency: Deficiency of vitamin E is rare as it is found in a lot of foodstuffs. But people with digestive problems and people who cannot absorb fat properly can develop vitamin E deficiency. Some common signs of vitamin E deficiency are retinopathy (damage to retina),Peripheral neuropathy (damage to Peripheral nerves, usually of hands and feet), ataxia Ataxia, loss of control of body movements (loss of control of body movements),  Decreased immunity.

Toxicity: Toxicity of vitamin E is rare as it is of fat soluble vitamin.But excess supplementations of vitamin E, along with blood thinners, can lead to excessive bleeding.

 You can also try our vitamin E moisturizers, which can protect your skin from UV rays, prevent damages by free radicals and nourish your skin.