Vitamin E
Understanding Vitamin E
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. The most active and bioavailable form of Vitamin E is alpha-tocopherol, which can be measured in the blood to assess the status of the vitamin in the body. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin, eyes, and immune system function. Symptoms of vitamin E deficiency may include muscle weakness, vision problems, and neurological issues. High levels of vitamin E can also cause health problems, such as bleeding and bruising, and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Please note: This is an outsourced test. The sample for this test is collected by TATA 1MG and processed at a NABL accredited partnered lab.
What is Vitamin E used for?
- If you have signs or symptoms of mal-absorption syndromes like celiac disease, tropical sprue, Crohn’s disease which may cause weight loss, diarrhoea, vomiting
- If you have symptoms of Vitmain E deficiency like tingling or numbness in limbs, poor muscle co-ordination
Interpreting Vitamin E results
Interpretations
- Low levels of vitamin E can be associated with malabsorption syndromes like celiac disease, tropical spurue, cystic fibrosis etc.
- High levels are very uncommon
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