VITAMIN E TOCOPHEROL

Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is one of the key antioxidant vitamin. It is also important for the production of energy and maintenance of health at every level. It boosts the immune system and protects from heart diseases.

Role in the Body

It helps protect the functioning of cells and the intracellular processes. It also acts as anticoagulant.

Sources 

Fresh wheatgerm and wheatgerm oil are richest source of vitamin E. Cold-pressed crude vegetable oils, sunflower seeds, soybeans and soybean oils, leafy green vegetables and eggs are other sources.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency of vitamin E may lead to degenerative changes in the blood capillaries. A prolonged deficiency may lead to reproductive disorders, abortions, miscarriages, male or female sterility, as well as muscular disorders.

Healing and Therapeutic Properties

Vitamin E has been used successfully in the treatment of sterility, habitual abortion, a tendency towards premature delivery, and congenital irregularities. It also reduces the symptoms of PMS. It is anti aging and alleviates fatigue. 

Toxicity

No toxic effects observed even after the administration of single doses.