Vitamin E

The vitamin that gives us anti-aging protection

Vitamin E, also known as α-tocopherol, is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant, which fights the harmful effects of free radicals. In this direction, vitamin E also works with other antioxidants, such as vitamin C and selenium. In short, it prevents the chemical reactions of those compounds, which oxidize fatty acids in the brain and blood, stop the normal functioning of cells and accelerate the aging of tissues.

Vitamin E offers protection in a variety of ways:

Prevents arteriosclerosis

That is, the gradual blockage of the arteries, which occurs as we grow older. In short, vitamin E enters the LDL cholesterol molecule, inhibiting its destructive oxidation, which is caused by free radical attacks. Therefore, it stops the clogging, narrowing and destruction of the arteries, preventing the creation of coronary heart disease.

Rejuvenates and strengthens the immune system.

According to research by Dr. Simin Meidani, a nutritional immunologist at Tufts University in the USA, the administration of vitamin E - in the form of supplements in doses of 400 or 800 IU daily - to people over the age of sixty, brought back the weakened, with the over the years, their immune system, "almost at the state of a young person's immune system".

Strong antioxidant,

Vitamin E protects collagen fibers from the destructive action of free radicals that lead to wrinkles, relieves the dryness of the skin and promotes its softness.

Protects the outermost layer of the skin

From the damage caused by UV radiation, limiting the possibility of sunburn.

Enhancing brain function

Many scientists have concluded that vitamin E, by improving blood circulation in the brain, helps to slow down and prevent the loss of intellectual and brain functions, such as Alzheimer's disease.



Fat-soluble vitamin Eis found in larger quantities in fatty foods, with the main source being vegetable oils (mainly in soybean, sunflower and corn oil), nuts (mainly in almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts), offering omega-3 fatty acids to our body, seeds and unrefined grains, wheat, some vegetables, avocado and seafood.