Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant involved in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It improves circulation and is vital for tissue repair. Vitamin E protects other fat soluble vitamins from destruction by oxygen and helps in utilization of vitamin A.
Signs of deficiency:

• Infertility 
• Menstrual problems 
• Neuromuscular impairments 
• Shortened red blood cell lifespan 
• Spontaneous abortion 
• Uterine degeneration 

Effective for:

• Coronary heart disease 
• Reduces LDL cholesterol 
• Reduces triglycerides 
• Diabetes- improves sugar metabolism, reduces tissue damage due to high blood sugar 
• Protects health of the nervous system 
• An antioxidant that helps in prevention of cancer formation 
• Treatment of tardive dyskinesia 
• Prevent deterioration of alzheimers 
• Substantially reduces risk of cancer in smokers 
• Promotes sperm motility 
• Lung disease 
• Arthritis 
• Promotes normal blood clotting and healing, reduces scar form wounds 
• Helps combat free radical damage behind certain eye disease eg cataract, macular degeneration Menopausal symptoms 
• Fibrocystic disease of the breast 
• Immune weakness 
• Blood disorders 

Supplements:
Several forms exist, d-alphatocopherol is very potent. Natural mixed tocopherols-alpha-tocopherol, beta- tocopherol, gamma- tocopherol, delta- tocopherol reproduces how vitamin E occurs in nature. The body needs Zinc for proper utilization of vitamin E
Recommended Dose:

• 400-1200 IU 
• Heart conditions- 1200 IU 

Side effects and precautions:
Doses of vitamin E up to 3,200 IU per day is very safe. If dosage not built up gradually can prompt slight increase in blood pressure in those who have hypertension.