Vitamin E, a vitamin for the beauty of skin and hair
Vitamin E was first discovered in 1920 by physicians and nutritionists. Vitamin E contains a group of chemicals called tocopherols. Vitamin E is in the form of yellow oil and is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning that the liver can store vitamin E in it to be used when needed. Function of vitamin E in the body: One of the functions of vitamin E is to protect cell membranes. With this action, vitamin E makes the cells of the body resistant to destructive factors. This protection covers all cells in the body, from red blood cells to skin cells. Another major role of vitamin E is to act as a powerful antioxidant and neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals (oxygen free atoms). Free radicals are produced when the body is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, air pollution, cigarette smoke, stress and chemicals. It also produces some free radicals when the body converts food into energy through biochemical actions. Free radicals cause the destruction and aging of the body...