Importance of Vitamin E Supplements

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Why Is Vitamin E Important?

• Vitamin E Fact Sheet

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Why Is Vitamin E Important?

• Vitamin E is just as important as any other
  nutrient, like Vitamin A, B, C and D. It is
  crucial for us, owing to the many health benefits
  it provides. The many uses of Vitamin E, makes it
  important that this nutrient should be ingested
  every day for smooth functioning of the body.
  Having powerful antioxidant properties is one of
  the most unique characteristics of Vitamin E.

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What Does Vitamin E Do?

• One of the most important functions of Vitamin E
  is to act as an antioxidant. Antioxidants
  protects body cells against the damaging effects
  of free radicals, which are the molecules having
  unshared electron. These free radicals have the
  potential to cause the development of various
  cardiovascular diseases and even cancer in worst
  cases. Vitamin E, on the other hand, helps to
  limit the production of free radicals to help
  prevent or delay the development of diseases
  associated with free radicals.
• Free radicals have also been linked to anti-aging
  skin aging and other problems. Therefore, it is
  advisable to take natural Vitamin E for all-round
  health care and protection.

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Other Uses of Vitamin E

• Besides having anti-oxidant properties, this
  essential nutrient encourages the formation of
  red blood cells and also assists proper use of
  Vitamin K. In addition to all these benefits,
  Vitamin E works to prevent several diseases. For
  instance, people having optimal levels of Vitamin
  E have been found to be at a lower risk of
  developing heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis,
  photodermatitis, diabetes and Alzheimer's
  disease.
• But, it is important to note that all the
  associations of Vitamin E with these diseases are
  not yet conclusive and more research is being
  conducted on the same to very the claims.

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Do You Know How To Gain Vitamin E?

• There are several sources to gain natural Vitamin
  E. Some of the most common sources include, beet
  root, sweet potatoes, mustard, avocados, turnips,
  yams, asparagus, liver and eggs. Several types of
  nuts and seeds also constitute good sources of
  Vitamin E. Wheat germ is by far the richest
  source of Vitamin E.
• Alternatively, you can also obtain optimum
  amounts of Vitamin E levels in your body by
  taking quality Vitamin E supplements.

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Worrying About The Side Effects Of Vitamin E
Capsules?

• Side effects caused due to natural Vitamin E
  sources are very rare. However, Vitamin E
  capsules may cause some minor side effects. For
  instance, taking excessive doses of Vitamin E
  supplements may increase your risk of bleeding.
  This is especially true if you are taking blood
  thinners, such as aspirin or warfarin.
• Chances are that other medications may also
  interact with Vitamin E capsules. So, it is
  important you stay careful while taking
  anti-depressants as these could have reduced
  effectiveness when taken with Vitamin E.

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Vitamin E Deficiency Vitamin E Supplements Is
The Answer

• Although, a large number of people get sufficient
  amounts of this nutrient from their diet alone,
  still its not uncommon for people to develop
  Vitamin E deficiency. The problem is not
  accompanied with any serious complication and can
  be resolved very easily by making some minor
  changes in the diet, i.e. by adding Vitamin E
  supplements in the diet.
• As Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin, so there
  is an increased risk of Vitamin E deficiency in
  people who are unable to absorb fat properly.
  Vitamin E deficiency is generally characterized
  by the symptoms, which include impaired vision,
  muscle weakness, unsteady gait and abnormal eye
  movement. In worst cases, it may lead to muscle
  mass, liver or kidney problems. This is what
  makes Vitamin E capsules important for such
  people.

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How Much Vitamin E Should You Have Daily

• With the increasing age, the bodys need of
  Vitamin E also increases. From birth to 6 months
  of age, infants should be given a daily dose of 4
  mg of Vitamin E. 7 to 12 months old should be
  given 5 mg of this nutrient every day. This dose
  should be increased to 6 mg between the age group
  of 1 to 3 years, 7 mg for 4 to 8 years, 11 mg for
  9 to 13 years and from 14 years onwards, the
  daily intake of Vitamin E should be 15 mg.
• The standard dose of natural Vitamin E can be
  obtained from the diet alone. But, people with
  special cases can obtain optimum amounts of this
  nutrient from Vitamin E supplements.

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Vitamin E and Healthful Diets

• To avoid making use of Vitamin E capsules, make
  sure you include the following in your daily diet
  plan
• Emphasize a lot on eating fresh vegetables,
  fruits, whole grains and low fat milk products
  and milk.
• Vitamin E is found I abundance in green leafy
  vegetables, fortified cereals and whole grains.
• Lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts, eggs and beans
  also constitute rich sources of Vitamin E.
• Vitamin E is also commonly found in vegetable oils

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Conclusion

• So now that you know the importance of Vitamin E,
  make sure you get a good dose of this essential
  nutrient every day to help prevent heart
  diseases, cancer, cataracts as well as heart
  strokes.

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