2006-12-15 09:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by gordon f 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
What does vitamin E do?
Vitamin E helps to nourish the cells, may help prevent blood clots, and slows down cellular aging. People with a heart problem should certainly discuss the dosage of vitamin E with their physicians. As a rule, 100-, 200-, and 400-I.U. strengths are available as well as 500 and 800 I.U. The overwhelming majority of the general public does not take more than 400 units daily. A special situation exists in regard to people with high blood pressure. Such individuals are advised to limit their intake to 100 or 200 units daily.
Vitamin E is not that easy to obtain from food sources. Wheat germ is the most excellent source. Not many people take several teaspoons of wheat germ oil daily.
Hope this helps
2006-12-15 23:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E is good for your hair and your skin. If you have a cut, rub some Vitamin E oil on it and it will leave less of a scar when the wound heals and helps it to heal faster.
2006-12-15 17:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin e is a fat soluble vitamin that exsist in 8 differant forms. antioxidants such as vitamin e act to protect your cells from the effects of free radicals which damage cells and may contribute to diseases such as cancer and heart disease. it has also been shown to play a role in immune function. Good sources would be vegitable oils, nuts and green leafy veggies, also fortified cereals
2006-12-15 17:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by ta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting Vit E on my son's toes helped to clear his athlete's feet.
2006-12-15 18:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It protects the cells against free radicals.
2006-12-16 21:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by PRINCESS Tiffany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pumps your heart better
2006-12-15 17:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by rudedogsdwweebs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋