Vitamin E Oil6349098
Vitamin E is described as the "lightening rod" of the cell, allowing reactive molecules to strike the cell with out damaging it. This is apparent in the case of skin, where vitamin E protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Vitamin E-rich foods, when taken, can directly travel to the skin cell membranes and shield the skin.
Vitamin E comes in the type of gels, capsules and oils. Oils and gels can be applied topically to assist protect the skin and also for scars. Vitamin E contains alpha-tocopherol, either 100 % pure or mixed. Alpha-tocopherol in its natural form is powdery and thick. Hence, it is mixed with a carrier like olive oil. Vitamin E oil is processed from vegetable oils like corn, soya and canola through vacuum distillation. It is heavy and viscous.
Vitamin E oil has a shelf life of about two to three years. When exposed to air, it reacts with oxygen and therefore becomes inactive, resulting in a reduced shelf life and potency. Similarly, exposure to intense heat also reduces the shelf life. As such, vitamin E oil should be stored below nicely-protected conditions.
Usually, manufacturers of vitamin E oil add ingredients like glycerides, and therefore, vitamin E content may be in the range of 18-20%. The IU worth of the oil (International Units, 100 IU is equal to 67 mg for natural vitamin E and 45 mg for synthetic) might differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, based on the kind of tocopherol present and the percent in the oil. For instance, oil processed from soya will be wealthy in gamma-tocopherol.
Synthetically produced vitamin E oil comes in the form of esters of tocopherols, mainly acetates and succinates. The esters are much more resistant to oxidation throughout storage than unesterified tocopherols. These are primarily utilized in pharmaceutical formulations and meals formulations to fortify food. They are packed in soft gelatin capsules. The bioavailability of these esterified tocopherols is same as that of unesterified ones and is measured in IU.
