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One of the most important vitamins that we use in the body is vitamin E. It has a profound effect on the skin oil and health. This vitamin belongs to the family of fat soluble vitamins, and is most frequently quoted for its anti oxidant properties. It is frequently spoken about in anti aging circles and is often used in topical creams and solutions for this purpose. When taken internally it has the benefits of protecting essential fatty acids including vitamin A from the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidation. Fat soluble vitamins are at risk in skin cells that are exposed to daylight from harmful UV light and by increasing the intake of vitamin E, and thereby the amount in the skin cells, would greatly improve the cells resistance to oxidation, and ultimately its premature death.
There is conflicting evidence as to whether or not vitamin E can be absorbed topically. Although generally added to many skin repair creams and anti aging compounds it is difficult to ascertain whether it is the vitamin E that has a beneficial affect or just the increased moisturizing that makes the skin look and feel better. In this case, it would be more advantageous to change the diet to include more forms of naturally occurring vitamin E.
Vitamin E is not only attributed to healthy skin but also to a variety of healthy bodily functions. It is also commonly believed that taken in regular doses can be preventative for many common complaints. Heart disease is not only a big killer in the United States but also in the western world. In eastern cultures it is not so prevalent and this has often been thought to be diet orientated. It is not believed to be the vitamin itself that prevents heart disease but the antioxidant affect on cholesterol. It is possible therefore to effect the same results by consuming foods that are high in antioxidant properties, such as green tea, that do not contain any vitamin E.
In much the same way cancer cells are believed to be affected by antioxidants and as this particular vitamin is so potent it can neutralize the free radicals that are commonly believed to cause growths and irregular cell behavior. There have been a number of trials where high levels of this vitamin have been used to measure the reaction of cell growth and tumor development but the results have never shown any scientific advantage. There is a current wave of belief in the use of vitamin E to prevent breast cancer although no definite grounds for the dosage or type have been explored.
Natural vitamin E is found in most vegetable oils, many grains especially wheat germ, and various nuts. This would indicate that the most at risk from low levels of vitamin E are those who are on low fat diets or generally
avoid foodstuffs that have any type of oil in high levels. Margarine and breads often have synthetic vitamins, fatty acids and minerals added at production for public health reasons. In conclusion, it does take a variety of many different foods to form a complete healthy functioning human body and care is needed to ensure that variety is the spice of life.
One of the most important vitamins that we use in the body is vitamin E. It has a profound effect on the skin oil and health. This vitamin belongs to the family of fat soluble vitamins, and is most frequently quoted for its anti oxidant properties. It is frequently spoken about in anti aging circles and is often used in topical creams and solutions for this purpose. When taken internally it has the benefits of protecting essential fatty acids including vitamin A from the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidation. Fat soluble vitamins are at risk in skin cells that are exposed to daylight from harmful UV light and by increasing the intake of vitamin E, and thereby the amount in the skin cells, would greatly improve the cells resistance to oxidation, and ultimately its premature death.There is conflicting evidence as to whether or not vitamin E can be absorbed topically. Although generally added to many skin repair creams and anti aging compounds it is difficult to ascertain whether it is the vitamin E that has a beneficial affect or just the increased moisturizing that makes the skin look and feel better. In this case, it would be more advantageous to change the diet to include more forms of naturally occurring vitamin E.
In much the same way cancer cells are believed to be affected by antioxidants and as this particular vitamin is so potent it can neutralize the free radicals that are commonly believed to cause growths and irregular cell behavior. There have been a number of trials where high levels of this vitamin have been used to measure the reaction of cell growth and tumor development but the results have never shown any scientific advantage. There is a current wave of belief in the use of vitamin E to prevent breast cancer although no definite grounds for the dosage or type have been explored.
Natural vitamin E is found in most vegetable oils, many grains especially wheat germ, and various nuts. This would indicate that the most at risk from low levels of vitamin E are those who are on low fat diets or generally
avoid foodstuffs that have any type of oil in high levels. Margarine and breads often have synthetic vitamins, fatty acids and minerals added at production for public health reasons. In conclusion, it does take a variety of many different foods to form a complete healthy functioning human body and care is needed to ensure that variety is the spice of life.
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