Vitamin E is what some would consider to be a ‘staple’ antioxidant. It exists in eight different forms, and of these forms alpha-tocopherol is one of the most popular forms in the vitamin E family. This one ingredient is probably the most abused fat soluble constituents by food companies in the world. It is readily removed from processed foods (and oils), and is destroyed for the most part because when it isn’t in a food the shelf life will increase many times over. Have you ever wondered why there are so many health problems in our society? Many of these health issues can be traced back to a sub-clinical deficiency of this one fat soluble vitamin? And since our society runs on processed foods, the world’s population as a whole doesn’t eat enough of the types of foods that contain this vitamin in its raw form.

Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of molecules called ‘free radicals’, which can cause tremendous damage to the body over time. The turmoil they cause contributes to cell damage that may lead to the development of a number of pathologies, including cataracts and cancer. The most recognized pathology that is associated with the lack of vitamin E and its fractions today is cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease takes the number one position as a ‘taker of life’ in today’s society. A deficiency of vitamin E may also cause disorders of reproduction; abnormalities of muscle, liver, bone marrow, and brain function; hemolysis of RBCs; defective embryogenesis (birth defects); and exudative diathesis, a disorder of capillary permeability. Studies have shown that taking vitamin E and its fractions preventatively and regularly will help prevent vascular pathologies, and over time can even reduce damage created by a less than healthy life style.

The antioxidant activity capacity of the tocopherols is similar to that of glutathione, which is a very potent member of the antioxidant family that helps to protect us. Vitamin E’s antioxidant protective power is a well recognized benefit that becomes more important as we age, so start taking your vitamin E today!

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