The role of vitamin E in the human body is not
clearly established, but it is known to be an essential nutrient in more than 20
vertebrate species. The vitamin plays some role in forming red blood cells and
muscle and other tissues and in preventing the oxidation of vitamin A and fats.
It is found in vegetable oils, margarine, whole grains, cereal and bread, wheat
germ, liver, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E is popularly advocated for a
wide range of diseases, but no substantial evidence has been found to back these
claims; as an antioxidant, it is believed to protect cells against aging and
cancer-causing damage. Although vitamin E is stored in the body,
overdoses appear to have lower toxic effects than do overdoses of other
fat-soluble vitamins.
| Vitamin A | The B Vitamins | Vitamin C | Ascorbic Acid |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |