Vitamin E

We know it for its strong antioxidant and protective power. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it is associated with fats. It exists in 8 different forms, the most common being alpha-tocopherol. It is essential for the proper functioning of the body and plays an important role in protecting the membrane of all the body's cells.

Benefits of Vitamin E:

• Antioxidant action: it helps fight against the oxidative action of free radicals on the body, and protects cell membranes and fats from oxidation. As a result, it plays an important role in skin health. It works in conjunction with vitamin C, beta-carotene, and selenium. Due to its antioxidant action, it also plays a role in protection against certain cancers.

• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: By protecting the fatty substances in the membranes of all the body's cells, it also protects those of the cardiovascular system. It also contributes to the production of red blood cells and prevents platelets from clumping together by stimulating the production of vasodilators.
• Immune properties: it stimulates the immune system.

Symptoms of deficiencies:

It should be noted that vitamin E deficiency is very rare and only occurs in cases of absorption disorders, poor assimilation, or lipid metabolism disorders. (The exception is found in very young children and babies (often premature), who do not have reserves). The deficiency manifests as hemolytic anemia.)

• Could manifest as nervous and muscular disorders, with poor coordination of movements.
• Could also promote the onset of cardiovascular and coronary diseases

Contraindications:

Vitamin E has anticoagulant properties, so people taking blood-thinning medications or those at risk of strokes should avoid starting supplementation.

High daily doses of vitamin E can cause fatigue, digestive disorders, or emotional disturbances. 

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