Vitamin E

Vitamin E protects red blood cells and helps prevent destruction of vitamin A and C. It is also an antioxidant, aids in immunity protection, wound healing, estrogen metabolism and nerve health.

Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms

Lack of Vitamin E can cause premature aging, low sex drive, rough, dry and tired skin, poor muscle tone, dryness, varicose veins and scars. The deficiency can cause impaired reflexes and co-ordination, difficulty walking and weak muscles.

Vitamin E supplements maybe suggested in the treatment of Acne, Arthritis, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Obesity and PMS.

Vitamin E Sources

Vitamin E is found in margarine and vegetable oil (soybean, corn, safflower, and cottonseed), wheat germ, green leafy vegetables. .

Vitamin E Toxicity

Very high doses of Vitamin E can cause risk of bleeding.