The many benefits of Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a wonder.

Doctors in Germany actually write prescriptions for Vitamin E, for people who have a deficiency.



Citizens of the United States and many other countries are fortunate to be able to buy this nutritional supplement without a prescription.

Yet many people fail to take this important vitamin supplement or they use an inferior synthetic type.

Natural "d-alpha" Vitamin E is two to five times more potent than the synthetic "dl-alpha" type, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (65: 1997).

Natural source Vitamin E comes from vegetable oils such as soybean oil.

Synthetic source is derived from petroleum or turpentine; believe it or not.

Which kind do you think your body might prefer?

When you buy supplements be sure to check the label and get the kind with natural d-alpha (not dl-alpha).

Some companies put 10% natural vitamin E into their 90% synthetic vitamin E and proclaim on their bottle label that the contents contain "Natural" Vitamin E. This is misleading labeling in our opinion.

Read labels carefully. Look for 100% natural.

Some of the purported benefits of Vitamin E include support for heart function, nerves, muscles, joints, skin and hair.

The joint fluid of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis has been found to be low in concentrations of Vitamin E.

This reduction in levels is thought to be caused by the body using up the nutrient while it tries to heal inflammation.

Many doctors take vitamin E for their heart health. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and can help keep arteries clean.

This dietary supplement can also help you feel more energy, so it is taken by people who feel tired or who want energy for exercise.

Vitamin E is believed to work in conjunction with Vitamin C and to improve the assimilation of Selenium.

This nutritional supplement is most famous for its role in helping to prevent heart disease. Yet one study indicated it may also help relieve hot flashes in menopause. Further studies are needed on this topic.

Vitamin E cannot be manufactured by the body so it must come from food or supplements. This vitamin is best taken at mealtime.

Research at the Shute Medical Clinic indicates that Vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin, is better absorbed when taken with food than it is on an empty stomach.

Some people find that this nutritional supplement gives them so much energy that they need to take it in the morning or at lunch, so it doesn't keep them awake at night.

If you feel sleepy after-lunch you can try taking this supplement with your meal. It might help get you through the rest of the day with a feeling of more energy.





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The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. Always talk to your Doctor before taking any kind of supplement.