Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body's cells from damage caused by harmful free radicals. Found in a variety of foods including nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables, it also helps to boost the immune system, promote healthy blood flow, and maintain the health of the skin and eyes. It plays a critical role in cell signaling, gene expression and enzyme activity regulation. With the ability to scavenge free radicals, Vitamin E helps to keep the body functioning at optimal levels, making it an essential nutrient for overall health and well-being. With its wide range of benefits, it's no wonder that many choose to supplement their diet with Vitamin E.

Functions of Vitamin E

• Prevention of Oxidative Stress
• Protection of the Cell Membranes
• Regulation of Platelet Aggregation and Protein Kinase C Activation

Vitamin E in Disease Prevention

Vitamin E has been found to be very effective in the prevention and reversal of various disease complications due to its function as an antioxidant, its role in anti-inflammatory processes, its inhibition of platelet aggregation and its immune-enhancing activity.

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cancer
• Cataracts
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Immunity

While developing a differential diagnosis, clinicians must consider other possible vitamin deficiencies as well as the following:

• Friedreich ataxia
• Ataxia with vitamin E deficiency (AVED)
• Stroke
• Cerebral palsy
• Paraneoplastic syndrome
• Biliary disease
• Short-Bowl syndrome
• Mutations in the tocopherol transfer protein causing impaired fat metabolism 
• Cystic fibrosis 
• Chronic cholestatic hepatobiliary disease 
• Crohn disease
• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
• Liver disease 
• Abetalipoproteinemia
• Isolated vitamin E deficiency

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