Vitamin E

Deficiencies

Although it’s rare to find a Vitamin E deficiency in healthy adults, one of the most common instances of Vitamin E deficiency is in premature infants. Because of this, it’s important to ensure that adequate levels of Vitamin E are achieved as part of a prenatal care plan, especially in the case of multiples or when premature birth is a possibility. Prenatal vitamins provide Vitamin E, though a physician may recommend additional supplementation.

When a Vitamin E deficiency does occur in adults, it generally manifests in the form of a neurological or muscular disorder. This occurs more commonly in those with a nutrient absorption deficiency. It can cause shakiness and the inability to control movement. In extreme cases, it can impair an individual’s ability to walk or perform everyday tasks. It’s also theorized that poor Vitamin E intake can result in poor eye health or vision impairment, though research is ongoing.

Benefits

Vitamin E can prevent clogged arteries for improved circulation, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also helps to lower cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. Vitamin E additionally improves blood glucose levels, proving beneficial to those with diabetes. Vitamin E is also used in many lotions and creams, as it can be absorbed through the skin and promotes firmer, healthier skin.

Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown, it’s theorized that free radicals play a part in damaging neurons and further progress the disease. Because Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, and can help in eliminating free radicals, it’s possible that it can also aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. Because free radicals in the body also contribute to the formation of cancer, Vitamin E has the potential to help prevent certain types of cancers, though more research needs to be conducted to confirm its role.

Whether the requirement is for creams, oils, multivitamins, or supplements, Nutra Source offers a variety of different products that contain Vitamin E. Because of the various roles that Vitamin E plays in the body, a physician should be consulted before using it as supplementation.