Vitamin-E

COMPOSITION OF VITAMIN E

 α-tocopherol 

STORAGE CONDITION

Keep at or below 2-8°C.

OVERVIEW

A fat-soluble substance, which is essential for shielding cell membranes from oxidation and damage. By scavenging dangerous free radicals, vitamin E shields cells from injury. It helps the immune system work. present in meals such as grains, vegetable oils, and almonds. Alpha-tocopherol is abundant in olive and sunflower oils, whereas gamma-tocopherol is present in soybean and corn oils.

USES OF VITAMIN E

Alzheimer's illness. Alzheimer's disease does not appear to be prevented by oral vitamin E supplementation. However, using vitamin E in addition to some anti-Alzheimer medications may help slow down memory loss in those who already have the condition.

a blood condition known as beta-thalassemia that lowers hemoglobin (a protein) levels in the blood. Children with this blood disease seem to benefit from oral vitamin E. cramps during menstruation (dysmenorrhea). It appears that taking oral vitamin E for two days prior to the onset of bleeding and for three days following the onset of bleeding will lessen discomfort and monthly blood loss.

injury to muscles brought on by activity. When combined with exercise, taking vitamin E orally appears to reduce the oxidative stress on muscles. G6PD deficiency is a hereditary condition that results in the breakdown of red blood cells in response to stress. Those who suffer from this illness may benefit from taking vitamin E orally, either by itself or in combination with selenium. internal bleeding (intracranial hemorrhage) in the skull. Oral vitamin E administration appears to lower the incidence of cranial hemorrhage in preterm babies. 

BENEFITS OF VITAMIN E

carcinoma of the breast. Breast cancer risk is not decreased by increasing vitamin E consumption through diet or by taking vitamin E supplements orally. Vitamin E taken orally does not reduce the incidence of cancer in general.
heart conditions. Vitamin E taken orally has little effect on heart disease prevention in healthy or at-risk individuals. In patients with heart problems, it doesn't appear to prevent heart attacks or strokes either.
death of a preterm or unborn child. Oral vitamin E administration to preterm infants does not appear to lower the infant's risk of death. fibrocystic breast disease, a kind of benign (non-cancerous) breast illness. For two to three months, using vitamin E orally does not help treat fibrocystic breast disease.
carcinoma of the lung. For up to eight years, taking vitamin E orally does not lower a smoker's risk of lung cancer in men.
demise due to whatever reason. Oral vitamin E supplementation has no effect on the risk of death from any cause.
Development and growth in preterm babies. Oral vitamin E administration doesn't appear to prevent or treat anemia in premature babies.

SIDE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN E

When taken orally: Most people can probably safely consume vitamin E at levels under 1000 mg per day. This can be equivalent to either 1500 IU of natural vitamin E (RRR-alpha-tocopherol) or 1100 IU of synthetic vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopherol). Higher dosages come with an increased chance of adverse effects. Fevers, headaches, exhaustion, and nausea are possible side effects. If vitamin E is consumed more than 1000 mg per day, it may be harmful.
For the majority of people, vitamin E given topically is probably safe.
Vitamin E may be harmful if breathed. Some people have had substantial lung damage as a result of using e-cigarettes and other vaping products that contain vitamin E acetate.

DOSAGE

US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA):15 mg alpha-tocopherol (22.4 international units [IU])

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): 1000 mg alpha-tocopherol (1500 IU).