Friday, December 23, 2011

Vitamin E: Boosts the immune system, slows aging



After many investigations, the scientists concluded that R is the most important vitamin for the prevention of diseases associated with aging.
Vitamin E, known as alpha-tocopherol is a potent fat-soluble antioxidant that combats damaging free radicals. Towards this direction, vitamin E "works" with other antioxidants such as vitamin C and selenium.
This vitamin offers protection in various ways:
Prevents arteriosclerosis, ie the gradual clogging of the arteries, which occurs as we age. In short, vitamin E enters the molecule of LDL cholesterol, inhibiting the destructive oxidation, caused by the attacks of free radicals.
So, stop clogging, narrowing and destruction of the arteries, preventing the creation of coronary heart disease.
According to a study by Dr. S. Meidani, nutritional immunologist at Tufts University, USA, administration of vitamin E-form supplements at doses of 400 or 800 IU a day-to people over sixty years restored the attenuated by Over the years, their immune system, "close to the situation that the immune system is a new man."
As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C protects collagen fibers from the destructive action of free radicals leading to wrinkles, relieves dryness of the skin and promotes smoothness.
It also protects the outermost layer of our skin from damage caused by UV radiation, reducing the possibility of sunburn.
Furthermore, vitamin E provides significant protection against cancer. The anticancer activity of this vitamin is mainly attributed to the immuno-stimulant properties. Studies have shown that people with low levels of vitamin E in their blood are 50% more prone to develop all forms of cancer.
Finally, after research, many scientists concluded that vitamin C by improving blood circulation to the brain contributes to slowing and preventing the loss of mental and brain functions, such as infestation by Alzheimer's.
The fat-soluble vitamin E is found in larger amounts in fatty foods, a major source of vegetable oils (mainly soybean, sunflower and corn), nuts (especially almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts), providing omega-3 fatty acids in our body , seeds and unprocessed grains, wheat, some vegetables, avocado and seafood.

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