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only and does not constitute personal advice. Vitamin E is a highly effective anti-oxidant helping to protect the body against free radicals that damage healthy cells as well as helping to maintain a healthy immune system and healthy skin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body, such as LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol), from damage. Only when LDL is damaged does cholesterol appear to lead to heart disease, and vitamin E is an important antioxidant protector of LDL. Several studies have reported that 400 to 800 International Units (IU) of natural vitamin E per day reduces the risk of heart attacks. However, other recent double-blind trials have found either limited benefit, or no benefit at all from supplementation with synthetic vitamin E. One of the negative trials used 400 IU of natural vitamin E -a similar amount and form to previous successful trials. In attempting to make sense of these apparently inconsistent findings, the following is clear: less than 400 IU of synthetic vitamin E, even when taken for years, does not protect against heart disease. Whether 400 to 800 IU of natural vitamin E is, or is not, protective remains unclear. Vitamin E also plays some role in the body's ability to process glucose. Some, but not all, trials suggest that vitamin E supplementation may eventually prove to be helpful in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. In the last ten years, the functions of vitamin E in the cell have been further clarified. In addition to its antioxidant functions, vitamin E is now known to act through other mechanisms, including direct effects on inflammation, blood cell regulation, connective tissue growth, and genetic control of cell division. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin E is low, just 15 mg or approximately 22 (IU) per day. The most commonly recommended amount of supplemental vitamin E for adults is 400 to 800 IU per day. However, some leading researchers suggest taking only 100 to 200 IU per day, since trials that have explored the long-term effects of different supplemental levels suggest no further benefit beyond that amount. In addition, research reporting positive effects with 400 to 800 IU per day has not investigated the effects of lower intakes Please click on the any of the below links to be taken to that section. Once on the product description you will be given the opportunely to purchase the relevant product
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