Vitamin E – Alpha Tocopherol

Summary

This is a light yellow, fat soluble vitamin.

It is the strongest antioxidant known.

It works with Selenium and Vitamin C to provide antioxidant protection throughout the body.

It helps strengthen capillary walls and protects red blood cells from destructive poisons.

Vitamin E aids in cell nourishment, and helps prevent and dissolve blood clots.

Deficiency of this could cause:

This is rare, but can be found in premature babies, older people, those on a weight loss diet and those with chronic liver disease.

Infants – irritability, fluid retention, anaemia

Adults – lethargy, loss of balance, anaemia, dry skin, loss of reproductive powers, rupture of red blood cells, abnormal fat deposits in muscles, degenerative changes in heart and other muscles.

Vitamin E – Alpha Tocopherol can be used to Treat

Atherosclerosis – it has a significant impact upon the development of heart disease. It is thought to prevent the oxidisation of LDL (good) cholesterol and prevent platelets from clumping together and sticking to blood vessel walls.

Diabetes

High Cholesterol

Immune function

Osteoarthritis

Minor injuries

Yellow Nail syndrome

Bronchitis

Cold sores

PMS

Angina

Wound Healing

Alzheimers disease

Normal Dosage

400-800iu daily

Possible Side Effects

Toxicity is very rare, but may cause abdominal pain, breast enlargement, headache, flu-like syptoms, nausea.

Consult Your Doctor if:

You have Iron deficiency anaemia

Pregnant

Intestinal problems

Bleeding/clotting problems

Liver disease

Cystic fibrosis

Overactive thyroid

Contra Indications

Naturally Found In

Germ oil, Nuts, Seeds, Vegetable oils, Whole grains, Leafy Green, Vegetables, Egg yolks