The health benefits of Vitamin E
The Vitamin E complex is a group of very important nutrients called tocopherols and tocotrienols.
This is a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect the trillions of cell membranes
in the human body.
In today's video we highlight 22 facts and benefits of Vitamin E, explain how it works
in the body and how you can get more of this into your diet.
1. Muscle Health Vitamin E plays a very important role in repairing
and growing muscle tissue. After exercising the cells and tissues become torn, and vitamin
E helps to restore them quickly, and build them up stronger. Vitamin E reduces stiffness,
soreness, cramps and muscle spasms.
2. Heart Health Getting more vitamin E into the diet from
healthy foods helps to protect the heart muscle from cramping. People who have cardiovascular
problems usually have a Vitamin E deficiency. Taking a good food based Vitamin E supplement
can help to prevent chest pain and angina. Vitamin E lowers the amount of oxygen that
muscle cells need, so that the heart is under less stress.
3. Blood Clotting Vitamin E also helps to protect the fat layers
of the arteries by protecting against blood clots and blockages. If you do have a blocked
arteries, the body can grow new blood vessels around this area as a backup mechanism. Vitamin
E supports the growth of these new blood vessels to help boost circulation around the body
and prevent stroke and heart attacks.
4. Eye Health If you suffer with eye problems or retinopathy,
then taking Vitamin E daily can help to prevent further damage. It supports the health of
the small muscles surrounding the retina and protect its against damage from high blood
sugar. Vitamin E also protects the eye from free radical damage which could have led to
macular degeneration with age.
5. Nerve Health Because Vitamin E is a fat soluble nutrient,
it helps to protect the cover of the body's nerve endings, called the myelin sheathe.
This along with vitamins B1, B6 and B12 helps to support a healthy nervous system and protect
against problems like peripheral neuropathy, tingling in the hands and feet and sharp shooting
pains in the toes.
6. Antioxidant The tocotrienols (part of the Vitamin E complex)
are some of the most powerful antioxidants on the planet. These protect the entire body
from oxidation because they support strong healthy fat layers around the trillions of
cells in the body. This maintains strong cell walls so that they are protected against free
radical damage.
7. Hair Growth As Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant it also
helps to maintain healthy hair growth. This can lower the risk of thinning hair as we
get older, by reducing oxidative stress and damage to the hair follicles. Many people
also use Vitamin E formulas in shampoos and conditioners to support a healthy scalp.
8. Scars If you have any scars on the body then you
may use a good quality Vitamin E oil to help break down the tissue and repair it. We highly
recommend using wheatgerm oil for the best effects. Apply this topically to the affected
area at least once per day, and over time the scars will begin to break down and fade
away. This is useful in particular for acne scars, burns and stretch marks.
9. Hormone Health Hormones In the body are made using fat and
cholesterol as their raw material. Vitamin E is a fat soluble nutrient which helps the
pituitary gland to make important hormones and support a healthy endocrine system. Being
an antioxidant, it also protects the glands which make hormones from free radical damage,
especially during menopause and stressful times.
10. Infections Vitamin E has been shown to help the body
fight off infections and diseases by boosting the immune system. Studies show that consuming
foods rich in Vitamin E strengthens the T cells in the body, especially in those with
immunodeficiency's such as HIV or AIDS patients. It has also been shown to prevent gangrene
and the death of human tissue.
11. Bed Wetting If your child wets the bed frequently then
they may have a poorly developed central nervous system. Enriching the child's diet with natural
Vitamin E from whole foods or food concentrates has been shown to help prevent bed wetting.
We also recommend Vitamin B12 and folate as these are important to strengthen the nervous
system.
12. Fertility If you are deficient in Tocotrienols (part
of the Vitamin E complex) then it is possible that you can become infertile. Most supplements
only contain Tocopherols and not the important Tocotrienols, so be sure to look for a good
food based supplement, or get it from your diet.
13. Liver Health By helping to break down scar tissue, Vitamin
E is also beneficial for the liver. This can help to prevent cirrhosis of the liver after
consuming years of alcohol, fructose or refined foods. Vitamin E fights against free radical
damage in the liver, by raising glutathione (the master antioxidant in the body). We highly
recommend consuming foods with Vitamin E like avocados to help reverse fatty liver disease.
14. Fibroids Vitamin E also helps to prevent tumours in
the reproductive tract known as fibroids in women. It helps support the smooth muscle
by building strong cell walls and regulating steroid hormones like estrogen, progesterone
and others.
15. Lung Function Studies show that those who suffer with COPD
(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) tend to have lower levels of Vitamin E. Getting
more of this into the diet helps to support lung function and reduce shortness of breath.
16. Eyelashes Many beauticians love to use Vitamin E oil
mixed with coconut oil on the eyelashes. This is gently applied for 15 minutes and then
washed with warm water. This helps to strengthen the follicles to grow the lashes thicker and
longer naturally.
17. Beard Growth Likewise with men, Vitamin E oil can be applied
externally to the beard on a regular basis. Many beard oils have added Vitamin E because
it helps to stimulate follicle growth and protect the skin from itchy bumps and razor
burn.
18. Dark Circles Many beauty companies add Vitamin E to skin
creams because it helps to moisturise and strengthen the skin. This is very helpful
in relieving dark circles. The Vitamin E has a protective effect on the skin tissue and
helps to make it look more vibrant and youthful. However the best way to improve dark circles
it by improving the diet and consuming healthy foods on a regular basis.
19. Skin Health Consuming foods rich in antioxidants like
Vitamin E help to improve the health of the skin, by reducing inflammation. Vitamin E
helps to nourish and protect the skin, especially as foods with Vitamin E also tend to have
lots of trace minerals and other nutrients.
20. Nail Health If you wish to improve the health of your
nails you can simply pierce a Vitamin E capsule and gently apply it to the nails and cuticle.
This helps to prevent peeling, cracked and yellowing nails by moisturising the cuticle,
and preventing dry skin around the nail bed.
21. Deficiency Many people are deficient in Vitamin E, even
if they are taking vitamin E capsules daily. Unfortunately many of these capsules are synthetic
and do not contain the natural vitamin E complex found in natural foods. Those with a deficiency
can suffer with nerve a muscle damage resulting in loss of feelings in the arms and legs.
It can also lead to muscle weakness, vision problems, weaker immune system and infertility.
Consuming too many refined grains can also deplete the body of Vitamin E.
22. Sources In order to get more Vitamin E into your diet,
we recommend consuming whole foods such as almonds, sunflower seeds, leafy green vegetables,
egg yolks, avocados and eco-friendly red palm oil. For application of Vitamin E to the skin,
wheat germ oil is excellent to use. We also recommend Annatto, the richest known source
of tocotrienols (vitamin E) known on Earth. Tocotrienols are 50% more potent than regular
tocopherols found in Vitamin E capsules, and are much healthier for the body.
23. Absorption Vitamin E is a fat soluble nutrient which
means that you need a good working gallbladder in order to absorb it. If you suffer with
liver or gallbladder problems then taking a simple ox bile supplement daily will help
you to absorb this nutrient.
As you can see Vitamin E is incredibly important when it comes to the overall health of the
human body.
Remember that this is not a single nutrient, but a complex of components found in natural
foods.
It is also important to note that Vitamin E is sensitive to heat, so it must be consumed
from raw and uncooked foods to protect its nutritional value.
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