New Delhi, 18 December. Maintaining a healthy body requires more than just external care; internal nutrition is equally important. The real strength of the body comes from the right nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Today, we focus on vitamin E.

Vitamin E is often known as the “skin vitamin,” but its benefits extend far beyond skin care. It plays a crucial role in delivering energy to every part of the body.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals. Its primary function is to keep all body cells healthy and to strengthen cell membranes. Vitamin E helps maintain beauty, supports heart health, boosts the immune system, and protects the brain and nervous system.

A deficiency in vitamin E may show various symptoms, although these effects develop gradually and can become serious if left unchecked. Signs of vitamin E deficiency include dry skin, premature wrinkles, muscle weakness, reduced eyesight, nerve weakness with tingling sensations, frequent allergies, rapid hair fall, fatigue, and low energy levels.

Severe deficiency can affect the nervous system directly, impacting both the mind and brain.

It is important to know the daily requirement of vitamin E. Adult men and women need about 10 to 15 mg of vitamin E daily. Vitamin E is readily available in foods, and naturally sourced vitamin E provides the body with more energy.

Vitamin E can be found in almonds, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, sprouted grains, mustard and sesame oils, sunflower seeds, peanuts and peanut oil, and fruits like avocado.

Vitamin E should always be consumed with fat-containing foods such as ghee or natural oils. Vitamin E dissolves and absorbs faster in the body when taken with fats. Additionally, avoid overcooking green vegetables, as excessive cooking reduces their vitamin content.

(Udaipur Kiran)

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