Vitamin E

Basics

Vitamin E is the most effective, fat-soluble antioxidant known to occur in the human bod. Vitamin E in supplements is usually aold as alpha-tocopheryl acetate, a form that protects its ability to function as an antioxidant.

Benefits

It maintains the integrity of the body's intracellular membrane, helps protect of cancers by enhancing immune function.

Sources

Vegetable oils and products made from these oils, wheat germ, nuts and green leafy vegetables.

Deficiency

affects the central nervous system and may result in progressive neuromuscular disease.