Vitamin E is a underestimated antioxidant. Vitamin E is a mineral that our body does not produce, so you will have to find it in forms of food or supplements. Research has shown that when you get Vitamin E you are increasing your heart health, but only if you do not get it from supplements. When ingested with food and not a supplement, it is thought to help prevent cancer, but the research is lacking on that one.
Key Takeaways:
- There are eight forms of the fat soluble Vitamin E, of which alpha-tocopherol is the most active.
- Vitamin E intake from food is associated with decreased heart disease mortality, but supplements don’t appear to provide the same benefit.
- Vitamin E also brings benefits for the eyes, brain and skin.
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