Apart From Beauty, Here Are 4 Other Benefits Of Vitamin E For The Body

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JAKARTA - Although vitamin E is often considered a single compound, vitamin E is actually a group of eight compounds that are dissolved in fat with strong antioxidant effects. Of these eight forms of chemistry, alpha-tokoferol or known as vitamin E best meets human food needs.

Vitamin E is found naturally in certain foods, including seeds, nuts, several vegetables, and some certified products. You can also eat it as a food supplement.

Vitamin E plays many roles in the body. Such as, providing antioxidants, protecting cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing dangerous molecules called free radicals. In addition, vitamin E is needed for the right immune function and cellular signaling. That's why research shows that consuming vitamin E supplements can be beneficial for your health in some ways.

Oxidative stress is a condition when there is an imbalance between the body's antioxidants and production and the accumulation of compounds called reactive oxygen species (ROS). This can cause cell damage and increase the risk of disease.

Since vitamin E acts as a strong antioxidants in the body. Launching Healthline, Thursday, August 22, research has shown that high-dose supplementation can reduce markers of oxidative stress and increase antioxidant defenses in some populations.

High blood pressure and high levels of LDL (bad) and triglyceride cholesterol can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Research shows that vitamin E supplements can help reduce risk factors for heart disease.

A 2019 review of 18 studies found that, compared with placebo treatment, vitamin E supplements significantly reduced systolic but not diastolic blood pressure.

Several studies have also shown that consuming vitamin E with omega-3 supplements can reduce levels of LDL and triglycerides in people with metabolic syndrome. The condition of high blood fat levels, which increases the risk of heart disease and other health conditions.

According to research findings, vitamin E supplements can improve several aspects of health in people with liver fatty diseases. A 2021 review of eight studies found that vitamin E supplements reduce levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) liver enzymes and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lower blood lipid levels, and improve liver health.

Dismenore is a severe and frequent condition of menstrual pain, such as cramps and pelvic pain. Research shows vitamin E supplements can reduce pain in women with these conditions.

In a 2018 study of 100 women with a dysmenore, consuming 200 IU of vitamin E every day relieves menstrual pain more than placebo. The effect is even better when the vitamin is combined with omega-3 supplements containing 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA.

In addition, a 2021 study shows that taking supplements with a combination of vitamin E and vitamin C every day for 8 weeks. Helps reduce the severity of pelvic pain and dysmenores in women with endometrosis.