Vitamin E or α-tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant at the cell membrane level.
Vitamin E is found in the following foods:
- Olive oil.
- Vegetable oils (corn, wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, and soya).
- Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts.
- Green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and broccoli).
- avocado
It has numerous advantages:
- As an antioxidant, vitamin E prevents the spread of free radicals in body tissues. Because it is fat-soluble, it is incorporated into membranes.
- Vitamin E also protects lipids and prevents oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3, Omega 6 and other fatty acids that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks).
- Vitamin E is important in the formation of red blood cells and helps dilate blood vessels.
- It helps the body use vitamin K, which helps blood to clot and keeps bones strong in older people.
- It helps maintain a strong immune system against bacteria and viruses.
- Cells need vitamin E to interact with each other.
- It may prevent liver disease.
Bel Omega by Nutribel is an Omega 3 supplement that also contains Vitamin E at 41.87% RDA.