Vitamin E

The term vitamin E covers a group of different chemical compounds that have vitamin E activity. These are called tocopherols. They act as a protective system for the cells. Vitamin E is mainly stored in the liver, kidney and fatty tissue. It helps to protect the cells from oxidative stress. Its effect can be further supported by vitamin C. Vitamin E is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, it can only be utilised in the context of fat metabolism. It defuses free radicals, which are aggressive metabolic compounds that can damage the body’s cells. Vitamin E therefore has an antioxidant effect and is an important cell protection vitamin