What you need to know about Vitamin E
There are many more uses of vitamin E that science is only beginning to investigate. This helpful vitamin will probably continue to make the news every so often. 1. As an antioxidant with a powerful punch, vitamin E helps prevent cancer, heart disease, strokes, cataracts, and possibly some of the signs of aging. 2. Vitamin E protects artery walls and keeps the "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from being oxidized. Oxidation of LDL cholesterol marks the beginning of clogged arteries. 3. Vitamin E also keeps the blood thin by preventing blood platelets from clumping together. High levels of vitamin E in the body decrease the risk of a non-fatal heart attack or stroke in most people. 4. A dynamic cancer fighter, vitamin E protects cells and DNA from damage that can turn cancerous. 5. It reduces the growth of tumors while enhancing immune function and preventing precancerous substances from being turned into carcinogens. 6 Studies with mice