2. Fat-soluble organic compound found principally in certain plant oils and leaves of green vegetables
Consists of eight chemical forms but only alpha-tocopherol meets human requirement

3. Functions in the Body
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and anti-carcinogen as well as anti-aging supplement.
Due to its antioxidant capabilities Vitamin E protects our body from:
carbon, lead, mercury, tetrachloride, the ozone, nitrous oxide and other carcinogens.
Helps skin and scar tissue heal.
Prevention of cancer.
Assists in the maintenance of vitamins A and C in the body.
Enhances antibody formation and benefits people suffering from a cold or other viruses.
Essential for cardiovascular health and for sex organ functioning.
Maintains the integrity of cell membranes.

4. Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms in Infants
Generally seen in:
premature infants
individuals with genetic abnormalities
those who cannot digest fat
Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms in Infants
Loss of weight and delayed growth
Poor feeding habits
Developmental problems that includes physical and mental problems
Retrolental fibroplasia:
Eye disease thought to be caused by disorganized growth of retinal blood vessels
result in scarring and retinal detachment.
May lead to blindness in serious cases.

5. Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms in Children
Spinocerebellar ataxia with loss of deep tendon reflexes
Truncal and limb ataxia
Loss of vibration and position senses
Ophthalmoplegia
Paralysis or weakness of one or more of the muscles that control eye movement
Muscle weakness
Ptosis
abnormally low position (drooping) of the upper eyelid.
Dysarthria
difficulty in articulation of words due to neurologic disturbances of function of orofacial muscles, tongue, lips, and throat.
Slow growth in children

6. Abnormal breakdown of RBC’s Nonspecific neurological deficits
Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms in Adults
Mild hemolytic anemia
Abnormal breakdown of RBC’s
Nonspecific neurological deficits
Disorders related to reproduction and infertility
Fragile red blood cells
Age spots
Cataracts
clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light.
Certain Neurological damage
Decrease in sex drive
Muscle, liver, bone marrow and brain function abnormalities.

7. Take relatively large amounts for months to years without any apparent harm.
Occasionally, muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea and bleeding.
May increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke and premature death.
accumulation of blood anywhere within the skull vault.

8. Particularly high levels of vitamin E can be found in the following foods
Asparagus
Avocado
Egg
Milk
Nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
Seeds
Green Leafy Vegetables (spinach)
Wholegrain foods
Vegetable Oil

9. One quarter of whites and Hispanics, nearly one-half of African-Americans, and one-third of other ethnic groups have Vitamin E levels which place them at greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
Three national and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals have found that the diets of most Americans provide less than the RDA levels of vitamin E.
Because the digestive tract requires fat to absorb vitamin E, people with fat-malabsorption disorders are more likely to become deficient than people without such disorders.

10. The following populations may be at risk for vitamin E deficiency
People with Crohn’s disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Celiac Disease , pancreatic enzyme deficiency, and liver disease.
Very low birth weight infants—These infants are usually under the care of a neonatologist, who will evaluate and treat the premature infant's exact nutrition needs.
People who suffer from abetalipoproteinemia—This is a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism that results in poor absorption of dietary fat and vitamin E.
Patients on Dialysis ,chronic parenteral nutrition and patients after Gastric Bypass surgery