VITAMIN E

Soumya Ranjan Parida

Basic B.Sc. Nursing 4th year

Sum Nursing College

VIAMIN E

• Fat soluble

• Alfa-tocopherol-most common

• Anti-oxidant

• Free radical scavenger

• Transported in body by lipoprotein

FUNCTIONS

1.Protact membrane phospholipids from free radical induced peroxidase damage

2. Raise the concentration of HDL cholesterol

3. Anti-neoplastic effect

4. Prevent platelet aggregation

5. Enhance vasodilatation

Sources

• Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, olive, soyabean oil)

• Nuts ( almond, hazelnut, peanut )

• Whole grains

• Green leafy vegetables