After all, it is the leading cause of death in men and women. For years, vitamin E has been rumored to aid in the prevention of heart disease. Studies are now showing this may be true. In a 1996 study of post-menopausal women, vitamin E intake was linked with a reduced risk of death from heart disease. In two 1994 studies of both men and women, those who added vitamin E to their diet had a decreased risk of heart disease.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant.
In other words, it helps prevent damage to the body s cells and in this way decreases the risk of heart disease. Oxidized or damaged LDL cholesterol becomes sticky and builds up on artery walls. This leads to clogged arteries, causing heart attacks. Vitamin E may help prevent this damage. Currently, the best means to get vitamin E is still through your diet.