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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms. Each form has its own biological activity, which is the measure of potency or functional use in the body. Alpha-tocopherol (α-tocopherol) is the name of the most active form of vitamin E in humans. It is also a powerful biological antioxidant.

 What Does in the Body?

Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism. Free radicals can damage cells and may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Can stop cholesterol-like substances from damaging the blood vessel, which can cause strokes or heart disease, it help prevent Alzheimer's disease, it also improve the action of insulin.

Where is it found?

Food source for vitamin e are: Vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables, and fortified cereals, fish, tomatoes, eggs and lambs.

Recommended Daily Intakes: men 10 mg, women 0.8 mg, pregnancy: 10 mg, lactation 12 mg.

Symptoms include in infants irritability, fluid retention and anemia. Adult symptoms may include lethargy, loss of balance and anemia. There may be increased risk of heart disease, cancer, and premature aging with marginal deficiency.

Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vision blurred, dizziness, tiredness or weakness and breast enlargement.