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\"\"What if you were to find out that there was a way to prevent the damage caused by free radicals and slow the aging process naturally? Well, you will be pleased to learn that there is! How? \u2013 By getting more vitamin E.<\/p>\n

An antioxidant, vitamin E plays an important role in protecting the tissue with the body from the damage caused by substances that are known as free radicals. Free radicals are notorious, as they do significant damage to not just the tissues, but also to the cells and organs within the body. The effects of free radicals increase with age, which means that getting more vitamin E can actually help to reduce the effects of aging. That\u2019s not all that vitamin E does, either.<\/p>\n

This essential vitamin plays an important role in strengthening the immune system. As such, your body is better able to fight off bacteria and viruses, which means your chances of developing infections and diseases are reduced when you are getting enough vitamin E.<\/p>\n

Vitamin E is only found in plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, and certain types of oils. It is also available as a supplement. If you want to reap the benefits of vitamin E, you should be consuming about 1,000 mg, or 1,500 IU on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Why is vitamin E so important? Here\u2019s a look at 20 of the health benefits it provides.<\/p>\n

1. Prevents free radical damage<\/h3>\n

Free radicals attack and break down healthy cells and tissues within the body. Naturally occurring molecules, free radicals can cause significant damage to the body when their production increases and they oxidize. Damage caused by free radicals can lead to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, as well as heart disease. Studies have found that vitamin E<\/a> has important antioxidant abilities that can reduce the effects of free radical damage. Thus, it can help to fight inflammation, slow the effects of aging, and even prevent some diseases.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Balances cholesterol levels<\/h3>\n

Another benefit of vitamin E is its ability to balance cholesterol<\/a>. Another naturally occurring substance in the body, cholesterol is produced by the liver. It is an essential part of the body, as it plays an important role in helping the cells, hormones and nerves function properly.<\/p>\n

When cholesterol levels are balanced, these activities are normal and healthy; however, it becomes dangerous when it oxidizes. Increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, and stroke are all associated with high cholesterol. Vitamin E can help to balance cholesterol levels, reducing your risk for these serious health conditions.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Repairs skin damage<\/h3>\n

Perhaps the best known health benefit of vitamin E is the positive effects it has on the skin. Vitamin E is often recommended to heal wounds and clear up rashes<\/a>. That\u2019s because this vitamin contains elements that help to reduce inflammation both in your skin and in your body.<\/p>\n

It also helps to strengthen the walls of the capillaries found in the skin, thus enhancing the moisture levels and elasticity. Vitamin E not only aids in the repair of skin damage, but it can slow the development of age-related skin problems.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Eases PMS<\/h3>\n

Post menstrual syndrome, or PMS<\/a>, is a condition that affects countless women. In the days leading up to menstruation, hormone levels fluctuate significantly, which can lead to a number of undesirable effects. The effects of PMS can include irritability, fatigue, and anxiety. Cramping can also occur a few days prior to menstruation.<\/p>\n

It has been found that taking a vitamin E supplement or upping the intake of vitamin E rich foods can actually help to reduce the severity of the symptoms that are associated with PMS. It can also decrease cramping and reduce the amount of blood lost during menstruation.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Keeps hormones balanced<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E can also play an important role in placing both the nervous and endocrine<\/a> systems. As such, this leads to a natural balance of hormones. Symptoms that are associated with hormone imbalances include the above-mentioned PMS, as well as urinary tract infections, weight gain, excess oil production in the skin, fatigue, and anxiety.<\/p>\n

Since vitamin E can help to balance the production of hormones, it can help to alleviate these side effects.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Combats wrinkles<\/h3>\n

A well-known sign of aging, many people find wrinkles<\/a> undesirable. As the body ages, the skin naturally loses its elasticity. Thus, it becomes more prone to sagging, which can cause the development of wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there is a way that you can combat wrinkles without having an expensive and intrusive plastic surgery procedure. How? \u2013 Get more vitamin E! Ingesting more vitamin E can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It can also work as a topical treatment. Apply it directly to wrinkles to minimize their appearance.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Shields sun damage<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E can also be used to protect the skin<\/a> from the damage caused by the harmful rays of the sun. This vitamin contains valuable substances that can shield the skin from the damage the sun causes.<\/p>\n

It can reduce the effects of sun spots, and it can also help to prevent the wrinkles that develop as a result of excess sun exposure. Vitamin E is packed with antioxidants, which is precisely why it can prevent the skin from being damaged by the sun.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Treatment for brittle nails<\/h3>\n

If you have brittle nails<\/a>, you might want to look into vitamin E. This vitamin contains powerful compounds that can actually strengthen the nails, thus preventing them from becoming brittle, cracking and splitting. Try soaking your nails in a mixture of vitamin E and water.<\/p>\n

Allow your nails to sit in the mixture for several minutes and repeat the process a few times a week to see results. You might be pleasantly surprised by how strong this treatment can make your nails.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Sunburn relief<\/h3>\n

Not only can vitamin E protect your skin from sun damage, but it can also help to repair it after damage has already been done. If you have been burned by the sun, try applying some vitamin E directly to the affected site. This vitamin is fat-soluble, so it will help to restore the moisture to your skin, thus hydrating it.<\/p>\n

Add to that the fact that the antioxidants found in vitamin E will help to reverse the oxidative damage your skin sustains as a result of sunburn<\/a>. As a result, vitamin E will not only prevent peeling skin, but it will also help to alleviate pain and it can prevent further damage from occurring further down the road.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E has also been found to reduce the appearance of stretch marks<\/a>. As the skin loses its elasticity, or expands to a point that its elasticity cannot bear, stretch marks often develop. These reddish, purplish lines can be unsightly, and they can also be a source of discomfort, as they can be itchy.<\/p>\n

Vitamin E can not only help fade the appearance of stretch marks, but it can also ease the itching that may be associated with them. Apply it directly to the affected site and work it into your skin in a circular motion. After about 2 weeks of this daily application, you should start to notice those stretch marks fading.<\/p>\n

\"\"11. Cleanses the skin<\/h3>\n

Not only does vitamin E hydrate the skin and prevent or repair fine lines and wrinkles, but it can also cleanse it. This fat-soluble vitamin works to clean dirt, makeup and other debris off of the surface of the skin. Not only will your skin get a deep-down clean, but it will also benefit from the moisturizing<\/a> properties that vitamin E provides.<\/p>\n

To use vitamin E to cleanse the skin, break open a capsule and apply a few drops onto a cotton ball. Wipe the cotton onto your skin and rinse off with warm water.<\/p>\n

\"\"12. Cold sore relief<\/h3>\n

There is nothing more unsightly than a big, red cold sore on your mouth. And, not only is it unattractive, but it can also be downright painful. There are a lot of lip products that tout they can relieve cold sore pain and reduce the appearance; however, the truth is, a lot of them actually zap moisture from the skin and dry it out.<\/p>\n

This can compound the effects of a cold sore<\/a>, making it even more unsightly and uncomfortable. Instead, try applying vitamin E directly onto the sore. It will help repair the damage to the skin, thus reducing the appearance. Plus, it will soothe the pain.<\/p>\n

\"\"13. Hair growth<\/h3>\n

If you want long, luscious, strong locks, vitamin E might just be the magical solution you\u2019ve been looking for. This vitamin nourishes the scalp, as well as the hair, which results in stronger, healthier hair that is less susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n

To use vitamin E for your hair, try mixing the liquid from one capsule into coconut oil<\/a> and massage the mixture into your scalp. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes before washing it off. Try this treatment a few times a week and you could be looking at the luscious locks you have always dreamed of.<\/p>\n

\"\"14. Prevents gray hair<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E not only reduces the effects of aging on the skin, but it can also reduce the effects on the hair. Gray hair forms as a result of the corrosion of hair follicles<\/a>. When this happens, less pigmentation forms in the hair follicles, and the hair eventually becomes gray. Vitamin E contains powerful antioxidants that can prevent damage to the hair follicles, which in turn, could reduce the appearance of gray hair.<\/p>\n

Not only could it help to prevent gray hair from forming, but vitamin E will also strengthen and moisturize your hair, making it look healthier and shinier. For gray hair prevention, use vitamin E in the same manner described above for promoting hair growth.<\/p>\n

\"\"15. Prevents macular degeneration<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E can also help to maintain the health of your eyes. Free radicals can damage the cells in the eyes, which can lead to the breakdown of healthy tissues in the eyes. When this occurs, the risk for developing age-related macular degeneration increases.<\/p>\n

Studies have found that vitamin E can reduce the progression of this eye disorder, which could eventually lead to blindness. Additionally, vitamin E supports the immune system, repairs DNA<\/a> and improves the health of cell membranes, among other important metabolic processes.<\/p>\n

\"\"16. Prevents cataracts<\/h3>\n

Just like vitamin E can prevent the development of age related macular degeneration, it can also prevent the development of cataracts<\/a>. Research has found that adding vitamin E to your diet can significantly delay the formation of cataracts.<\/p>\n

Cataracts form as a result of damage to the healthy cells of the eyes, which is caused by free radicals. Also like macular degeneration, cataracts can eventually lead to blindness. Eating a diet that is rich in vitamin E foods, or taking a supplement, can help reduce your risk for cataracts.<\/p>\n

\"\"17. Reduce formation of blood clots<\/h3>\n

A recent study discovered that vitamin E can help to reduce the formation of blood clots<\/a>. The study, which was conducted at Harvard University, examined a group of nearly 40,000 women. These women took either 600 IU of natural vitamin E or a placebo every day for a period of 10 years. At the end of the study, it was found that the women who took vitamin E were 21 percent less likely to develop blood clots \u2013 venous thromboembolism \u2013 than the women who took the placebo.<\/p>\n

A subgroup of this collection of women who had a history of blood clots were 44 percent less likely to develop clots as compared to women who did not have a history. In short, if you are looking to prevent blood clot formation, particularly if you have a history of them, upping your intake of vitamin E can be beneficial.<\/p>\n

\"\"18. Delay onset age related cognitive decline<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E can help to delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline, including dementia<\/a> and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. A TEAM-AD VA Cooperative Randomized Trial looked at the effects of vitamin E on Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

The study included a group of 613 people who were diagnosed with either possible or probable AD. The participants were separated into four groups. It was found that the group that was given vitamin E and memantine on a daily basis had delayed onset of cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia.<\/p>\n

\"\"19. Improved nutrition<\/h3>\n

Vitamin E not only protects your body from damage caused by free radicals, but it also protects the cells in the nutrients that you consume. Like the cells and tissues<\/a> with your body can be damaged by free radicals, so can the cells of the nutrients that you eat.<\/p>\n

When this happens, your body is unable to fully absorb vital nutrients. As a result, you may not be getting the proper amount of nutrients that are needed to maintain optimal health. By taking vitamin E, you can improve the nutrition that your body absorbs through your diet.<\/p>\n

\"\"20. Combats arthritis pain<\/h3>\n

Arthritis, a condition that leads to reduced tissue between the joints and causes those joints to rub together, can be quite painful. Studies have found that vitamin E is a natural and effective way to reduce this pain.<\/p>\n

In fact, it has been found that vitamin E offers more pain relief than anti-inflammatory drugs, including ibuprofen and aspirin<\/a>. Vitamin E does not reduce inflammation caused by arthritis, but rather eases the pain. As a result, if you are suffering from arthritis pain, vitamin E could increase your comfort levels.<\/p>\n\r\n

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