Vitamin E and the Female Body

As a fat soluble nutrient, Vitamin E offers many health benefits to women.  Found naturally in foods containing wheat germ, Vitamin E is also found in eggs, walnuts, almonds, spinach, avocado, asparagus and even yams.  Known as one of the important anti-oxidants, Vitamin E, in women's health,  may help to protect the body from toxicity associated with food digestion by-products.  In doing so, a woman's body is provided additional energy and is better equipped to ward off infections. 

In terms of women's health and disease, Vitamin E works to improve age related health conditions such as heart disease, cancer and many inflammatory diseases associated with such conditions as arthritis.   Through the breakdown of Vitamin E, arteries are less likely to become clogged by cholesterol.  Additionally, within the female body, through the use of Vitamin E, blood is thinned allowing for a more fluent blood flow throughout the body.   For women approaching menopause, Vitamin E is an excellent supplement which encourages a reduced risk of colon cancer, breast cancer and stroke or cardiovascular disorder.   Additionally, for menopausal women, Vitamin E is noted to be the most effective remedy against hot flashes.For

For women suffering from conditions such as osteoporosis or decreased bone density, Vitamin E provides anti-inflammatory type improvement through pain relief thereby improving joint mobility.   With age, many women also suffer from a decrease in visual acuity attributed muscularlar degeneration.   With the addition of Vitamin E to the diet, the likelihood muscularlar degeneration, and associated visual deficits linked with cataracts, is negated.   Menopausal hormone replacement therapy can also be significantly improved with the addition of Vitamin E's affects on the blood lipids.