According to Dr Sachin Pawar, Medical Head at P&G Health India, vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties and contains antioxidants, which help protect the body from harmful free radicals caused by pollution and stress.
These free radicals can damage cells and tissues, leading to oxidative stress, which can cause long-term harm to the body, causing dull skin, hair loss, and reduced muscle health.
What problems can vitamin E deficiency lead to?
When the body is deficient in vitamin E, often due to fat absorption problems or digestive problems, it can cause many serious symptoms.
Vitamin E deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage, loss of sensation in the limbs, loss of balance and affect vision, says Dr. Pawar.
Vitamin E and muscle health
Vitamin E plays an important role in maintaining muscle health. Muscles constantly contract and relax during exercise, and a cramp is a sharp pain that occurs when a muscle contracts suddenly.
Dr. Pawar explains that muscle cramps can be caused by overtraining, dehydration, or mineral deficiencies. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps repair damaged cell membranes, thereby minimizing muscle cramps.
Sources of vitamin E
Food sources rich in vitamin E include seeds, nuts, vegetable oils, fruits and vegetables, providing easy and effective vitamin E to the daily diet.
The amount of vitamin E you need may vary depending on your age, gender, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are unsure about your vitamin E needs, consult your doctor.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, so for best absorption, you should take it with meals that contain fat. According to ICMR recommendations, women should consume between 7.5 mg and 10 mg of vitamin E per day.
