Abstract

A REVIEW ON: GENERAL INFORMATION OF VITAMIN E AND IT’S PHARMACOLOGICAL USED

Rahul Suman*, Ritu Sharma and Dr. M. K. Gupta

Abstract

Vitamin E is also known as tocopherol. Vitamin E is group of eight compounds related in molecular structure that includes four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. The tocopherols function as fatsoluble antioxidants which may help protect cell membranes from reactive oxygen species. The conversion from International Units (IU) to milligrams (mg) depends on the specific substance, but generally, for Vitamin D, 1 IU is equivalent to 0.025 micrograms (mcg) or 0.001 mg, and for Vitamin E, 1 IU of the natural form is equivalent to 0.67 mg of alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E is classified as an essential nutrient for humans. Tocopherols and tocotrienols both occur in α (alpha), β (beta), γ (gamma), and δ (delta) forms, as determined by the number and position of methyl groups on the chromanol ring. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Antioxidants might protect cells from the effects of free radicals, which are molecules made when the body breaks down food or is in contact with tobacco smoke or radiation. These molecules might lead to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. vitamin E can be good for hair. It can help with hair growth, shine, and damage. Vitamin E can also improve scalp health. Vitamin E helps you maintain a healthy immune system, healthy vision and skin. Good sources of vitamin E are nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Having a handful of nuts as a snack is an easy way to add vitamin E to your diet. Vitamin E deficiency is uncommon, since you only need to eat a small amount in your diet to stay healthy. High-dose vitamin E supplements can build up in your body and this can be harmful.

Keywords: Antioxidant, fat-soluble vitamin, Supplements, Tocopherols.