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Vitamin E - Tocopherol

What is Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a nutrient found in fats. It is stored in body
fat.

What does Vitamin E do?

Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that helps prevent cell
damage. Vitamin E is required for the metabolism and
healthy blood cells.

Vitamin E is reported to lower cholesterol.

There has been medical and scientific research into the
use of vitamin E to prevent heart problems, however
recent research suggests that taking extra vitamin E
does not lower the risk of heart disease.

Where is Vitamin E found?

Vitamin E is found in oily fish such as salmon,
vegetable oils, nuts, seeds especially sunflower seeds,
eggs and cereals.

What happens if we don't get enough?

Although deficiencies are unusual, insufficient amounts
of vitamin E can cause damage to nerves,blood cells
and muscles.

What happens if we get too much?

Extremely high doses may be harmful, and have been
linked to congestive heart failure and other heart
problems.

The recommended daily intake RDI of Vitamin E is
7mg for women and 10 mg for men with a maximum of
1000mg.