Vitamin E

Vitamin E
By IndyM

What is vitamin e? Vitamin e (Wiki Link) is the name given to a group of compounds. Among them, the two that are commonly referred two are tocotrienols (Wiki) and tocopherols (Wiki). Vitamin e is commonly sold in a variety of forms for different purposes. These include :-

  • Vitamin E Health Supplements  
  • Vitamine E Oil  
  • Vitamin E Creams  

Vitamin e is used extensively in the skin care industry with its reputed benefits. However, many skin care products promote vitamin e as a natural way to reduce scars (Wiki). To date, there has been no evidence that vitamin e reduces scars. In some cases, it was found to even worsen scars during healing. One study conducted on burn victims found absolutely no difference between the control group and those using vitamin e daily.

However, critics have suggested that the dose used was to small. Vitamin e is easily found in the vast majority of vegetable oils. Beyond that, some fish (Rockfish), fruits (Papaya, pumpkin and mangoes) and nuts (hazelnuts, almonds) contain good amounts of the vitamin as well. Because these foods are commonly found and consumed on a daily basis, vitamin e deficiencies are considered rare. However, taking supplementation is a just a safe way to ensure we are getting enough if it.

Most people like to up the dosage mainly because vitamin e is a strong antioxidant (Wiki). Its primary role as an antioxidant is the elimination of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that can contribute to aging and tissue damage. They are also thought to be responsible for a number of diseases as well. Of all the vitamins on the market that battle the effects of aging, vitamin e is seen as one of the strongest. Additionally, vitamin e is looked into as a means to treat conditions that include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, heart disease as well as Parkinson's disease.

While they are a common ingredient in many skin care products, they are also sold on their own as vitamin e oil. There are many reasons for this. But it mostly has to do with the cost of such skin care products. These products usually add in their own concoction of ingredients which may include other vitamins and essential oils. This drives up the price of the product. For those that are only interested in pure vitamin e oil, then there are many brand you can choose from.

Some of the most popular brands in the UK for vitamin e oil include the Aromatherapy shop, Jason Bodycare and FSC. The oil is mainly used to apply to the skin or mix with other ingredients t use as a cream or with food. Prices are rather decent with a 100ml of vitamin e oil costing within five and seven pounds for a bottle. But for those that would rather supplement their diet with foods that are rich in vitamin e, we have compiled a list for you. These food items contain the highest amount of vitamin e within their food group :-

  • Sunflower Seeds (Highest nut based)
  • Hazelnuts
  • Almonds
  • Tomatoes (Highest Veg based)
  • Spinach
  • General Mills Total Raisin Bran
  • General Mills Total Corn Flakes
  • General Mills Whole Grain Total
  • Crabs
  • Rockfish
  • Mangoes
  • Papayas

So where do you go to get your health supplements? Many online vendors today have a good range of health supplements. Chief among them is Amazon.co.uk. The range they have not just health supplements but most popular items is astounding. For a no frills shopping experience at one location, you cannot go wrong with Amazon. Whether you want vitamin e capsules, creams or oil, they have a good range at competitive pricing. We thank you for visiting vitamine.org.uk and should you have any questions for us, do not hesitate to contact us.

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