Vitamins Of Our Life: Vitamin E

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a powerful antioxidant, it is a fat-soluble vitamin, insoluble in water, and almost insensitive to acids, alkalis, and high temperatures. The spectrum of beneficial properties of vitamin E is extensive; no more or less significant biochemical process in the body can do without this vitamin. The benefits of tocopherol are not only in maintaining the optimal functioning of all body systems, this vitamin is the main fighter against aging.

The daily requirement of vitamin E:

Depending on age and gender, the dosage of vitamin E varies as follows:

• Infants up to 6 months – 3 mg
• Infants 7-12 months – 4 mg.
• Children 1-3 years – 6 mg.
• Children 4-10 years old – 7 mg.
• Men 11 years and older – 10 mg.
• Women aged 11 years and older – 8 mg.
• Women during pregnancy – 10 mg
• For breastfeeding women – 12 mg.

Useful properties of vitamin E:

1. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.
2. It slows down the process of cell aging and improves their nutrition.
3. Stimulates immunity, and participates in protection against viral and bacterial infections.
4. Improves tissue regeneration.
5. Stimulates capillary formation and improves vascular tone and permeability.
6. Improves blood circulation.
7. Protects the skin from ultraviolet rays.
8. Participates in the synthesis of hormones.
9. Reduces the formation of scars and scars on the skin.
10. Protects against bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
11. Reduces fatigue of the body.
12. Helps to reduce blood sugar.
13. Helps the normal functioning of muscles.

Vitamin E has a particularly positive effect on pregnancy and the reproductive system.

Indications for taking tocopherol:

• Hormonal disorders.
• Intense physical activity.
• Predisposition to myocardial infarction.
• Treatment of oncology.
• Recovery after a prolonged illness, surgery, and chemotherapy.
• Alcoholism and smoking abuse.
• Functional disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
• Diseases of the nervous system.

The presence of tocopherol in the body prevents the development of inflammatory processes and promotes rapid recovery. Vitamin E is involved in tissue respiration and affects brain function.

Contraindications to the use of tocopherol:

• Hypersensitivity to the drug.
• Allergic skin rashes that occurred after the previous intake.
• Vitamin E should not be taken together with iron-containing drugs and anticoagulants.
• Tocopherol should be used with great caution in case of myocardial infarction, cardiosclerosis, and thromboembolism.

Sources of vitamin E in sufficient quantities are contained in the following foods:

• Vegetable oils: sunflower, soybean, peanut, corn, almond, etc.
• Nuts.
• Sunflower seeds.
• Apple seeds.
• Liver.
• Milk (contained in small amounts).
• Egg yolk (contained in small amounts).
• Wheat germ.
• Sea buckthorn.
• Spinach.
• Broccoli.
• Bran.

In women suffering from PMS (perimenstrual syndrome), with additional consumption of vitamin E, the following symptoms disappear

• Fluid accumulation.
• Painful sensitivity of the mammary glands.
• Emotional instability.
• Rapid fatigue.

The effect of vitamin E on blood properties:

Vitamin E has been shown to affect the elasticity of the red blood cell membrane. This allows red blood cells to pass freely in small vessels without sticking together and damaging the vascular wall. This property allows not only ensures a more efficient function of red blood cells in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide but also serves as a prevention of various thrombotic complications (thrombosis of the vessels of the extremities, strokes, heart attacks).

The effect of vitamin E on the skin:

Vitamin E is known to be a powerful antioxidant. It takes an active part in the processes of removing toxins from the body and protects cells from free radicals and helps to maintain their water balance.

Vitamin E actively moisturizes dry skin, regulates sebum production by endocrine glands, and brightens the skin, making freckles and age spots less pronounced. Regular intake of vitamin E suspends the aging process of the face skin, smoothes wrinkles, gives the skin firmness and pleasant elasticity, and improves blood circulation, which affects the healthy complexion.

Effect of vitamin E on hair and scalp:

• Improves blood circulation, and promotes the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles.
• Protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
• Eliminates inflammation and itching of the scalp.
• Restoration of weakened and damaged hair.
• Giving natural shine and silkiness.
• Preventing hair loss, ensuring full growth.
• Preventing the appearance of gray hair.

Thus, vitamin E should be consumed with food, and if you need to use medicinal forms of vitamin E, you should consult a doctor.