ANTIOXIDANT ROLE OF VITAMIN E AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Abstract

ANTIOXIDANT ROLE OF VITAMIN E AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS (Abstract): Vitamin E comprises a series of tocotrienols and tocopherols as antioxidants; α- tocopherol being the active form that is found in blood and tissues. It is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that plays an important role in the metabolism of lipids in the mitochondrial function and in protecting cell membranes.A diet rich in vitamin E is essential in reducing the risk of the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, cataract, macular degeneration, and periodontal disease.Future studies on the optimal concentration of vitamin E in the blood, in humans, and the experimental ones could provide information on the absorption, transportation and use at the level of the organs and tissues, in order to be able to prevent eye, cardiovascular, neurological, periodontal diseases and aging.

Keywords

• antioxidants
• free radicals
• vitamin E