6 Benefits of Vitamin E You Didn't Know About

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and a vital nutrient that your body needs to function at its best. Best known for its skin health benefits, it's a popular ingredient in skin care products, such as moisturizers, masks, and eye creams. But there are many other reasons to get enough vitamin E. Here are 6 benefits of vitamin E.

1. Heart health: As an antioxidant, Vitamin E has protective benefits for heart health¹. Vitamin E helps maintain a normal inflammation response² and plays a vital role in protecting against the oxidation of fats (lipid peroxidation). It also supports healthy endothelial function³.

2. Memory: Studies show that vitamin E may have benefits for memory and cognitive performance. The brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress, and vitamin E’s antioxidant properties may exert a protective effect. Oxidative stress increases with age and results in memory loss and other neuro-degenerative conditions.

Studies show that low vitamin E levels are linked with poor memory, while optimal vitamin E levels are linked with healthy brain function in the elderly⁴. Research shows that those who get less than 50% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E perform cognitively worse than those with higher intake⁵.

3. Liver health: Optimal levels of vitamin E may offer protective effects to the liver. Studies show that vitamin E helps improve symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease⁶.

4. Hair growth: A 2010 study demonstrated that supplementation with vitamin E (as tocotrienols) increased hair growth in volunteers suffering from hair loss⁷. Researchers suggest that vitamin E’s antioxidant effects helps reduce fat oxidation and stress in the scalp, resulting in better hair growth.

5. Skin: Vitamin E is a helpful tool against sun damage and other forms of oxidative stress resulting in signs of premature aging. Vitamin E helps restore the skin’s natural oil balance and keeps it nourished to reduce dryness and damage.

6. Eye Health: Vitamin E helps reduce oxidative stress that can cause damage to the delicate cells in the eye. Research shows that optimal levels of vitamin E can improve retinal blood flow,⁸ which may help with occasional dry eye discomfort.

Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms. NATURELO’s Vitamin E supplement comes from organic whole foods and provides vitamin E in its natural, whole form. Humans absorb the natural form of vitamin E better than the synthetic form. The natural form of mixed tocopherols - includes alpha tocopherol and gamma tocopherol — plus tocotrienols, so you get the antioxidant benefits of all 8 isomers of vitamin E, not just one.