Vitamin E Explained

Researchers find that a daily 300 mg dose of vitamin E improves liver tissue in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. The finding is currently relevant for fatty liver disease linked with inflammation and liver damage.

Vitamin E:

Dimension	Key Details
Nature	Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms.
Usable Form	Alpha-tocopherol is the only form of vitamin E used by the human body.
Storage	The body stores vitamin E in fatty tissue and the liver.
Main Function	Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant by scavenging free radicals that can damage cells.
Other Functions	Vitamin E supports immune health, eye health, skin health, red blood cell formation, blood vessel widening, and use of vitamin K.
Food Sources	Food sources comprise vegetable oils such as canola and olive oils, nuts, seeds, meats, dairy, leafy greens, and fortified cereals.
Deficiency Risk	People with digestive disorders or poor fat absorption, such as pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease, can develop vitamin E deficiency.
Deficiency Signs	Deficiency signs comprise retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, and decreased immune function.
Recent Finding	A daily 300 mg dose of vitamin E improves liver tissue in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.