Vitamin E      Antisterility

Chemical Name: Tocopherol

Recommended Daily Allowance: (FDA) 5 I.U. for infants, 60 I.U. for adults, pregnant and lactating women.

Physiological Effects: Essential for adequate absorption of iron.  Protects all fat-soluble vitamins.  Essential for the maintenance and function of red blood cells.  Protects the pituitary, adrenal and sex hormones.  Essential for normal reproduction in certain animal species. Aids new blood vessel formation around damaged areas.  Essential for cellular respiration.  Prevents blood clots.  Helps maintain the viscosity of the blood.  It is an antioxidant and cancer retardant.  Improves circulation and prevents rancidity of fats.  Helpful in healing wounds burns and sunburn.  Reduces cholesterol.  May help resist effects of aging.

Deficiency Disorders: Reproductive disorders in many animals and increases the incidence of abortion and menstrual disorders. Ruptured red blood cells, muscular dystrophies, fat deposits in muscles, anemia and angina pectoris.  Heart attacks may occur.  Degeneration of the nervous system.  Hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Natural Sources: Cottonseed oil, corn oil, peanut oil, green leafy plants, meat, butter, milk, eggs, fish liver oils, whole grain wheat, beans and peas.

Synergistic Substances: Fats, Vitamins A, B complex, and C, inositol, fatty acids, manganese, and selenium.

Antagonistic Substances: Mineral oil, laxatives, polyunsaturated oils, oral contraceptives, heat, oxygen, iron, chlorine, cold temperatures and food processing.

Dr. Patrick Garrett
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