Vitamin E – Nature’s Anti-Plaquing Agent
Your heart is one of the most important organs for giving you energy because it pumps blood, vitamins, minerals, glucose and oxygen to all the systems of your body. In order for you heart to stay healthy, it needs essential nutrients to keep its tissues strong so it can do its job at maximum efficiency. One of the nutrients that your heart loves is vitamin E which is known for its anti-plaquing feature. When vitamin E is in the blood, it act as an anti-plaquing agent by limiting the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This idea was proven by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center; their scientists also found out that vitamin E prevented white blood cells from sticking to cells that line the artery wall. The discovery makes vitamin E very important for preventing plaque formation in arteries which may lead to atherosclerosis. Without treatment, atherosclerosis can lead to insufficient blood flow and even heart attacks.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which means that it dissolve in fat and is harder for the body to excrete. Because of this feature, fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic at high levels, especially vitamin A and D. Besides its anti-plaquing feature, this antioxidant is affective at protecting your cells from free radical damage. In simple terms, free radicals are atoms or molecules that had loss an electron; atoms or molecules with unpaired electron are very reactive and can damage cells or DNA by stealing their electrons. Overtime, this may lead to chronic diseases such as cancer.
Benefits of vitamin E
- Prevents cell and DNA damage
- Inhibit the growth of certain cancers
- Helps fight against heart diseases such as atherosclerosis
- Helps strengthen the immune system
- Beneficial for the stool by reducing levels of nitrosamines
Recommended dietary allowances for vitamin E
- Children = 7 to 11 mg per day depending on age
- Men = 15 mg per day
- Women = 15 mg per day
Food high in vitamin E
- Almonds
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Hazelnuts
- Olives
- Peanuts
- Spinach
- Vegetable oils
- Wheat germ
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