Vitamin E, also known as tocopherols or tocotrienols is a fat soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system and metabolic processes and as an antioxidant helps inhibit oxidation processes in the body. A deficiency of Vitamin E is rare but when it occurs may impair neuromuscular functioning and in newborns can lead to a condition known as hemolytic anemia which causes blood cells to be destroyed and removed from the blood preemptively. Good sources of Vitamin E are vegetable oils, margarine, nuts, almonds, leafy green vegetables, kiwi fruits, milk, eggs, and whole-grains. Overdosing on Vitamin E is rare and is near impossible with diet alone, but through supplementation can lead to weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and diarrhea
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Vitamins & You
Non-FictionHave you ever wondered what the 13 essential vitamins are and how they can benefit you? If so, pick up this guide that goes into detail about all 13 and learn today about the various roles vitamins play in your life and daily functioning.
