Protects cells damage It is necessary for the proper muscle functioning. It has anti-clotting and circulation improving abilities. Vitamin E also has shown to have beneficial effects on the lungs and heart and on aging and sexuality. Absence of Vitamin E has shown to have a deleterious effect on reproduction. One of the best sources for Vitamin E is fresh whole grain wheat products.
Vitamin E is also present in liver, beans and peas, butter, eggs, and leafy green vegetables.
Except for sufferers from high blood pressure and rheumatic heart conditions, Vitamin E is believed safe in any quantities. Toxicity symptoms have not been reported even at intakes of 800 IU per Kg of body weight daily for 5 months. Those with rheumatic heart conditions should not take supplementary Vitamin E except under close medical supervision. High blood pressure patients should start with smaller doses and have to have their blood pressure closely monitored.