Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin and is an antioxidant, i.e. a cell-protecting substance in the body. Humans need about 12mg of vitamin E per day. It is responsible for the formation of defence cells, energy metabolism, tissue growth and the formation of red blood cells.

Babies need a particularly high amount of vitamin E. Breast milk therefore contains four times as much as cow's milk.

Vitamin E is particularly rich in plant foods such as wheat germ oil, nuts, wholemeal products, black salsify, peas and pistachios.

 

High doses of vitamin E are used to treat the following diseases.

 

Arteriosclerosis. Tokopherol serves to liquefy the blood and protects the vascular walls.

Rheumatism. Vitamin E has an anti-inflammatory effect in rheumatic diseases.

PMS. Vitamin E alleviates the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Age spots. Vitamin E and C are used to improve pigmentation.

Problematic skin. In the form of cosmetics, vitamin E improves the skin structure.