In the study two groups of men were followed, one group receiving Vitamin E and the other a placebo. Once again a scientific study validates the importance of vitamin supplementation in our diets. Vitamin E is a fat soluble molecule that acts as an antioxidant in our bodies. It was first identified in 1922 during dietary research and fertility studies. Animals that do not have sufficient Vitamin E in their diet cannot successfully reproduce.
Vitamin E is an important nutritional element of our diets.
As a fat soluble antioxidant, it can function in the cell membrane's fatty acid layer. It prevents the oxidation of cholesterol in the body, before it can cause tissue harm. It lowers LDL triglycerides and raises HDL triglycerides in the blood. It is believed that Vitamin E protects the cardio-vascular system from plaque formation. It is important in maintaining proper immune function and helps to prevent damage to our cells by industrial pollutants.