High in Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells against the effects of free radicals, which are a potentially damaging by-product of energy metabolism.  Free radicals can damage cells and may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.  Studies are underway to determine whether vitamin E, through its ability to limit production of free radicals, might help prevent or delay the development of those chronic diseases.

Research points to Vitamin E's ability to help prevent blockages in coronary arteries that can lead to a heart attack or atherosclerosis.  Vitamin E is believed to help prevent blood clots that often lead to a heart attack and may help reduce inflammation linked with coronary artery disease.

Vitamin E also is also suspected to keep carcinogenic nitrosamines from forming in a person's stomach from the nitrites consumed in their diet.  This would help protect them from certain types of cancer.

Studies indicate that Vitamin E alleviates respiratory problems, eases symptoms of Alzheimer's, and boosts the immune system's ability to fight off infectious disease. It may also prevent some of the damage that diabetes does to the body, particularly the eyes.