Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for everyday health and wellness. It is fat-soluble and is found in many whole food sources, fats and oils. Vitamin E has powerful antioxidant properties, and it is essential for the production of red blood cells, liver and kidney function, and eye and skin health. People who cannot properly absorb fats may be susceptible to Vitamin E deficiency, with deficiency symptoms coming in the form of:

• Muscle weakness
• Loss of muscle mass
• Abnormal eye movements
• Vision problems
• Liver and kidney problems

There are natural and synthetic forms of Vitamin E, with the natural forms being classed as d-alpha tocopherols. The synthetic version is dl-alpha tocopherols. Vitamin E also can be found in mixed tocopherols forms.

The general recommended daily dosage for Vitamin E is based on age, gender and a variety of other health concerns, but experts suggest 400 to 800IU’s per day.