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What does Vitamin E do?
Perhaps the most important thing Vitamin E is doing for your body is protecting your cells from free radicals. Antioxidants are your best defense, and it is recommended that you eat 5-8 servings of antioxidant rich foods or include a supplement – like Vitamin E – to combat them.
A free radical is an unstable atom in your body, created when you’re metabolizing food, or from exposure to pollutants, radiation, smoke and some chemical herbicides.
Free radicals cause a chain reaction, creating more free radicals, and if your body doesn’t have the antioxidants available to combat that reaction, you can see damage on a cellular level. Free radical damage doesn’t go away, either; it accumulates over time, leading to cell aging, which can affect your health and your appearance.
Vitamin E also boosts your body’s immune system responses, aiding you in fighting off bacterial and viral infections. It can have an impact on your blood health, as well.
How do you know if you’re getting enough Vitamin E?
A Vitamin E deficiency is quite rare, particularly in healthy people. However, it is a common affliction for people with Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, and diseases that affect the ability of the body to absorb and store fat.
Even if you are healthy, you can enjoy the benefits of a Vitamin E supplement.
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
Information within this site is for educational purposes only. Statements about the products efficacy have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned within are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As always, please consult your health care practitioner for any medical advise or treatment.
