Vitamin E Oil6848078
Vitamin E is described as the "lightening rod" of the cell, allowing reactive molecules to strike the cell without damaging it. This is apparent in the case of skin, where vitamin E protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Vitamin E-wealthy 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 shield the skin and also for scars. Vitamin E consists of alpha-tocopherol, either one hundred % pure or mixed. Alpha-tocopherol in its natural type 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 3 years. When exposed to air, it reacts with oxygen and hence becomes inactive, resulting in a decreased 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 circumstances.
Usually, producers of vitamin E oil add components like glycerides, and therefore, vitamin E content may be in the variety of 18-20%. The IU value of the oil (International Units, 100 IU is equal to 67 mg for natural vitamin E and 45 mg for synthetic) may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, based on the kind of tocopherol present and the % 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, mostly acetates and succinates. The esters are more resistant to oxidation during storage than unesterified tocopherols. These are mainly utilized in pharmaceutical formulations and food formulations to fortify food. They are packed in soft gelatin capsules. The bioavailability of these esterified tocopherols is exact same as that of unesterified ones and is measured in IU.
