Lamberts Vitamin E, Caps, 60 x 1000iu

Lamberts Natural Form Vitamin E protects every cell in the body from free radicals through its antioxidant properties and this protective role has put vitamin E at the centre of worldwide research. Studies indicate that it may help maintain health of the heart by protecting polyunsaturated fats in the body from being oxidised into saturated fats and so protect all membranes including those in the lungs and blood vessels. Vitamin E is also recommended during the menopause and to maintain a healthy reproductive system and healthy skin.

A soft capsule.

A free radical scavenger; protects every cell in the human body.

May help to maintain a healthy heart and lungs.

Recommended for menopausal women; may help with hot flushes and vaginal dryness.

Recommended for maintaining healthy skin; due to its properties vitamin E can help with the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis etc.

Recommended to maintain a healthy reproductive system; studies suggest that vitamin E is important for sperm production and overall vaginal health in women.

Lamberts vitamin E capsules present Vitamin E in its natural form of d-alpha-tocopherol, which is how it occurs in foodstuffs such as nuts and vegetable oils. It is in the form d-alpha-tocopherol that vitamin E is easily absorbed. The vitamin E used in Lamberts supplements is naturally sourced from vegetable oil.

Lamberts Natural Form Vitamin E (referred to as 'd-alpha tocopherol') has been shown scientifically to possess twice the potency of its synthetic counterpart (dl-alpha tocopherol) and has been hailed by many researchers as on the most important dietary antioxidants known to man.

Vitamin E

Foods rich in vitamin E such as wheat germ oil, dried wheat germ, dried apricots, hazelnuts, almonds, parsley leaves, avocado, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, spinach and bell pepper

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. Its main role is to act as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells. It also enhances immune function and prevents clots from forming in heart arteries. Antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin E, came to public attention in the 1980s when scientists began to understand that free radical damage was involved in the early stages of artery-clogging atherosclerosis, and might also contribute to cancer, vision loss, and a host of other chronic conditions. Vitamin E has the ability to protect cells from free radical damage as well as reduce the production of free radicals in certain situations. However, conflicting study results have dimmed some of the promise of using high dose vitamin E to prevent chronic diseases.

Recommended Amounts

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin E for males and females ages 14 years and older is 15 mg daily (or 22 international units, IU), including women who are pregnant. Lactating women need slightly more at 19 mg (28 IU) daily.

Signs of Deficiency

Because vitamin E is found in a variety of foods and supplements, a deficiency in the U.S. is rare. People who have digestive disorders or do not absorb fat properly (e.g., pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease) can develop a vitamin E deficiency. The following are common signs of a deficiency:

Retinopathy (damage to the retina of the eyes that can impair vision)

Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves, usually in the hands or feet, causing weakness or pain)

Ataxia (loss of control of body movements)

Decreased immune function