Vitamin E Oil       Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a light yellow oil, a fat-soluble vitamin, that is actually a family of compounds. Alphatocopherol is the most common and the most active of the seven currently described forms. More specifically, d-alpha tocopherol is the most potent form.

The primary function of vitamin E is as an antioxidant, protecting the tissues from oxidation and free radicals which have been linked to chronic inflamation, atherosclerosis, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, senility and even cancer.

Possible uses of vitamin E taken orally include: Muscle cramps; Osteoarthritis; Diabetes; Dermatitis; Menstrual Pain; Peptic Ulcers; Menopause; Shingles; Cataract prevention; Vascular fragility; Miscarriage prevention; Wound healing; Impotence; Autoimmune diseases; Premenstrual syndrome; Viral disease; Anemia; Herpes infection; Periodontal disease; Cancer; Intermittent claudication; Fibrocystic breast disease; Cerbral thrombosis prevention; and protection against toxic effects of smoke, alcohol, ozone, estrogen, and adriamycin.