Benefits of Vitamin E

Find out the facts about vitamin E and benefits of vitamin E. What happens if there is vitamin E deficiency and what are vitamin E side effects?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant. It has many health benefits for the skin, hair, nails, immune and cardiovascular systems. The other benefits also include contribution to the healthy regeneration of all cell structures, which makes it good for the vital organs, in addition to making it helpful for anti-aging products that reduce wrinkling.

Vitamin E also helps prevent heart disease, cancer, eye disorders and cognitive decline. It is required for the proper functioning of digestive processes, vision and liver processing of bile.

Natural sources of vitamin E include nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, meat, eggs, milk and vegetable oils or shortening. Some examples of foods high in vitamin E are asparagus, egg yolk, avocados, almonds and hazelnuts.

One tablespoon of wheat germ oil contains a full daily dosage of vitamin E and 2 ounces of dry-roasted almonds can give you almost a full day's supply of vitamin E. Of course, dietary supplements can be the easiest way to experience the benefits of vitamin E, regardless of what your diet is.

Vitamin E deficiency is rare, but those who cannot absorb dietary fat may show some symptoms. Impairment of the immune system, retinal degeneration, muscle weakness, nerve damage and even the loss of ability to walk are some of the symptoms.

For those who take larger doses than recommended or from prolonged use can lead to toxicity. Symptoms might include blood clotting, fatigue, weakness, headaches, nausea, blurred vision, flatulence or diarrhea. Vitamin E side effects can be an allergic reaction such as difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and face or hives.

People who are on heart medications and other prescription medications should speak to their doctor before taking vitamin E supplements.

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