Open AccessVitamin E
Author(s) -
Maret G. Traber,
Danny Manor
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
advances in nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.362
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 2156-5376
pISSN - 2161-8313
DOI - 10.3945/an.112.002139
Subject(s) - medicine
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means that its absorption is dependent upon dietary fat absorption. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, working with selenium and vitamin C to protect cells from the damaging effects of free-radicals, which are natural by-products of energy production. Studies are currently underway to determine whether or not vitamin E can help protect the body from heart disease and cancer. Vitamin E also plays a role in immune function, metabolism and helps to maintain healthy genetic material (DNA).
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