Vitamin E

     Vitamin E is a chemical substance that is vital to a body’s well being. Its most important function is the prevention of cholesterol to plaque conversion. The alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E helps in this process. This is done with the help of the liver that places this form of Vitamin E in an advantageous position in the bloodstream to carry out its work.

     Vitamin E is widely known to prevent certain forms of cancer but the proof for this has not been conclusively established. Various tests conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research has shown that

there is lesser risk of cancer when a person consumes more Vitamin E rich foods. However some people believe that the antioxidant content in all the is the reason for the reduced risk of cancer and not a certain vitamin alone.

     Commonly used in sunscreens and body lotions, Vitamin E is known to protect the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Vitamin E also helps protect the membranes of skin cells. Apart from the above benefits, studies have shown Vitamin E can protect from cataracts, Alzheimer’s, and pancreatitis. It also speeds up the process of healing wounds, burns and scars.