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Vitamin E

(Tocopherol - The Anti-Ageing Vitamin)

• It is related to muscle metabolism and to erythrocyte tranquility.
• Protects cell membranes and tissues from damage by oxidation
• Aids in the formation of red blood cells and the use of vitamin K
• help protect the functioning of cells and the intracellular processes.
• Vitamin E oxygenates the tissues and reduces the need for oxygen intake markedly.
• It is essential for normal reproductory functions, fertility, and physical vigour.
• It prevents unsaturated fatty acids, sex hormones, and fat-soluble vitamins from being destroyed in the body by oxygen.
• Vitamin E dilates the capillaries and enables the blood to flow freely into blood-deficient muscle tissue, thus strengthening both the tissues and the nerves supplying them.
• It dissolves blood clots and also prevents their formation.
• It does not, however, interfere with the normal clotting of blood.
• It prevents the formation of excessive scar tissues and in some instances, even melts away unwanted scar tissue.
• It also promotes urine secretion.

Sources:

Green leafy vegetables, nuts

The richest sources of vitamin E are cold-pressed crude vegetable oils, especially wheat germ, sunflower seeds, safflower, and soya bean oils. Eggs, butter, raw or sprouted seeds, and grains - especially whole wheat - are moderately good sources. Meats, fruits, and green leafy vegetables provide small quantities of this vitamin.

Deficiency

• Degenerative changes in the blood capillaries which, in turn, can lead to heart and lung disease, pulmonary embolism, and a brain stroke. Deficiency of this vitamin may also lead to loss of sexual potency.
• A prolonged deficiency may lead to reproductive disorders, abortions, miscarriages, male or female sterility, as well as muscular disorders.