The main function of vitamin E is related to its antioxidant properties: it protects cell membranes, proteins, fats and DNA by trapping free radicals and preventing them from spreading throughout the body.
Why does the body need vitamin E
Vitamin E affects blood clotting, helping to prevent the formation of blood clots, improves the elasticity of large and small vessels, and also slows down the formation of cholesterol plaques.
In addition, this vitamin is vital for the normal functioning of the reproductive system.
Research shows that nearly 90% of men and 96% of women in the United States do not get enough vitamin E from their diet.
Main symptoms of vitamin E deficiency
Moderate hemolytic anemia and nonspecific neurological manifestations.
Abetalipoproteinemia leads to progressive neuropathy and retinopathy during the first two decades of life.
Vitamin E deficiency may contribute to retinopathy of prematurity
Where is there a lot of vitamin A and E
As for animal products, vitamin A should be looked for in eggs, butter, liver, dairy products, meat and fish.
Vitamin E - in whole milk, cheeses, cream, squid, salmon. Also, don't forget about cereals.
How to check vitamin E levels in the body
Determination of vitamin E content in the blood is carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography.
The purpose of the study is to diagnose hyper- and hypovitaminosis E, assess nutritional balance and monitor the condition of patients with liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
