Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is one of the most popular supplements, and for good reason it is an amazing supplement. Vitamin E is an indispensable member of the body's antioxidant system.

But that's not all. Vitamin E has other functions, some completely unrelated to its role as an antioxidant. In addition to its powerful antioxidant properties, * Vitamin E:

Promotes heart health. *

Promotes respiratory health. *

Helps with normal PMS symptoms. *

Supports circulation. *

Supports prostate and breast health. *

Is good for your brain. *

May help hot flashes in menopausal women. *

Vitamin E is essential to life -- we cannot live without it.

How much vitamin E is enough? Prominent researchers believe that to perform at its best, the body needs more than the US Daily Value (DV) of 30 IU vitamin E daily and the average American diet supplies considerably less than this amount. The amount of Vitamin E, for average healthy females should have 400 IU day, and average healthy males 600 IU a day. Lastly, Vitamin E should be absorbed at mealtime.