The properties of Vitamin E
D-alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) is an incredibly effective antioxidant. It is called the Youth Guard. Vitamin E regenerates the layers of epidermis and the structures of cell membranes. It protects the skin lipid barrier so your face becomes wonderfully smooth. D-alpha-tocopherol facilitates collagen production which in turn improves elasticity. The anti-aging effect includes also reducing age spots.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can protect the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the membrane from oxidation, regulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS), and modulate signal transduction. Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin E have been observed in animal and human models under normal and disease conditions.
Role of Vitamin E in Immune System
Vitamin E, α-tocopherol, acts as an antioxidant in cellular membranes and as a free radical scavenger by blocking the peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The damage of cellular membrane induced by free radicals results in changes of membrane-related cellular functions, inducing in some cases, the destruction of cells. In immune cells, αtocopherol content is known to be higher than in other cells, because the cellular membrane plays animportant role in the immune response. This suggests that vitamin E is an important nutrient in maintaining normal immune functions(894).