Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the official vitamin of the cosmetic industry. It vitamin is a wonder breakthrough in the antioxidant category. The vitamin E consists of in total 8 chemical antioxidants. One comprised as tocopherols and the other comprised as tocotrienols.

Vitamin E has the power to neutralize the free radicals present in the body. Free radicals are formed due to oxidation of the tissues and cells. These are principle cause for ageing. Vitamin E is maintained actively as alpha tocopherols in the body.

Vitamin acts as haemostatic. It is required for blood clotting, along with Vitamin K. It also helps in healing of the wounds, yet another advantage as an antioxidant.

Daily supplementation has proven to decrease the risk for development of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s.

Vitamin E is very good for asthmatic patients and people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. It’s aid in gout is under study, though. Skin has a tendency to lose water transepidernally. Vitamin E builds up the skin in such a manner so as to prevent water loss which leads to dryness and ultimately ageing.

With this factor it helps maintain optimal oil balance of the skin.

It fights all signs of ageing and helps in reduction of ageing spots. It overall protects the skin form the harmful effects of sun, heat and dust. Face packs which include capsule contents of vitamin E and almonds components help in rejuvenation of the skin.

Not just beautification, Vitamin E helps in healing of skin disorders like psoriasis and stretch marks. It strengthens the immune system and has regulatory effect towards vitamin A in the body. Vitamin E can easily be obtained from almonds, avocados, carrots, olives, olive oil, spinach, sunflower oil, peanut butter, nuts, hazelnuts, corn oil and whole grain products. Non –vegetarian sources includes eggs and some types of fish.

Deficiency of this vitamin leads to severe consequences such as lack of reflexes, Hemolytic anemia, and degeneration of neurological system and paralysis of eye muscles.