Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally found in plant-based foods such as vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. It encompasses eight distinct chemical forms — tocopherols and tocotrienols — of which alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active and the most abundant form in the human body. Its primary benefit lies in its potent antioxidant activity: vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress, a process involved in cellular ageing and various physiological changes. It also plays a role in supporting the immune system and helps maintain the integrity of cell membranes. Dietary intake may be insufficient in individuals following a diet low in vegetable fats or experiencing impaired lipid absorption. Vitamin E supplementation can then help meet recommended daily requirements and maintain adequate antioxidant status.