It protects the body and combats the detrimental effects of free radicals. Free radicals can damage humans at the cellular level and cause diminished function in major organ systems. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It has many biologic activities. It is especially important for normal development of the nervous system and for maintaining neurological structure and function.
Vitamin E has many roles in the body.
It protects our cell membranes from free radical damage within many different organs, among them, the brain, eye, prostate and heart. Practically speaking, this may result in delayed dependence for people with Alzheimer s, slowed macular degeneration, decreased risk for prostate cancer and diminished pain of arthritis. It may also lessen the risk of blood clots and heart attacks. This effect is not dramatic. The subtle benefits of Vitamin E need to be investigated further.