Vitamin E

What It Is

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties. It destroys free radicals in the body, protecting against oxidative damage to cells.

Vitamin E exists in eight forms but alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans. Supplements are available in natural or synthetic forms. Both forms work equally well. Natural forms are labeled with the letter "d" (d-alpha-tocopherol), and synthetic forms are labeled "dl" (dl-alpha-tocopherol).1 The trace mineral selenium functions synergistically with vitamin E.

What It Does

Vitamin E helps prevent vascular damage that may occur in diabetics as a result of increased free radicals. It may also help prevent arterial degeneration.

Vitamin E improves insulin activity. Research has shown that people with low blood levels of vitamin E are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Double-blind studies demonstrate that vitamin E improves glucose tolerance in people with type 2 diabetes (NIDDM).

Supplemental vitamin E may help prevent diabetic complications like the inhibition of the platelet-releasing reaction and platelet aggregation. In animal studies, Vitamin E has also been proven to protect against diabetic cataracts.

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