Vitamin E

Vitamin E Latest News

Researchers recently found that a daily 300 mg dose of vitamin E improves liver tissue in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a serious form of fatty liver disease where fat buildup triggers inflammation and damage in the liver. 

About Vitamin E

• It is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. 
• The body stores vitamin E in fatty tissue and the liver. 
• Functions:
  • The main role of vitamin E is to act as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells. 
  • Vitamin E helps keep your immune system healthy, promotes good eye health, and supports healthy skin.
  • It helps form red blood cells and widen blood vessels to keep blood from clotting inside them.
  • It helps the body use vitamin K.
• Food Sources: 
  • Foods rich in vitamin E include vegetable oils such as canola and olive oils, nuts, and seeds. 
  • Meats, dairy, leafy greens, and fortified cereals also have vitamin E. 
• People who have digestive disorders or do not absorb fat properly (e.g., pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease) can develop a vitamin E deficiency. 
• The following are common signs of a deficiency:
  • Retinopathy (damage to the retina of the eyes that can impair vision)
  • Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves, usually in the hands or feet, causing weakness or pain)
  • Ataxia (loss of control of body movements)
  • Decreased immune function

Source: EAR

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