Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol or pregnancy-induced phenol, exists in edible oil, fruits, vegetables and grains. 1988 was successfully synthesized, and now there are tablets, injections, suppositories and other dosage forms.
As the name implies, vitamin E, also known as tocopherol or pregnancy-induced phenol, can maintain the normal function of reproductive organs, have a good influence on the metabolism of the body, increase the weight of the ovary, promote its function, promote follicular maturation, enlarge the corpus luteum, and inhibit the oxidation of progesterone in the whole body, thus increasing the role of progesterone. In addition, vitamin E has adjuvant therapeutic effects on menorrhagia, vulvar pruritus, leg spasm at night, hemorrhoids, etc. In recent years, vitamin E has been widely used in anti-aging, which can eliminate the deposition of lipofuscin in cells, improve the normal function of cells and slow down the aging process of tissues and cells.
In view of so many functions of vitamin E, some media have greatly "marveled" at the product, and even unilaterally exaggerated the beneficial effects that large doses of vitamin E may play in the body, leading to the phenomenon of vitamin E fever and indiscriminate eating of vitamin E in the market.
Fat solubility;
Stored in liver, adipose tissue, heart, muscle, testis, uterus, blood, accessory kidney, pituitary gland, etc.
It used to be measured by weight, but now considering the function of living things, its measurement is measured by IU (International Unit). One international unit of vitamin E is equal to 1 mg of vitamin E;
It is composed of eight compounds called tocopherols, namely α-,β-,γ-,δ-,ε-,zeta-and θ, among which α-tocopherol has the strongest effect;
The enemy of vitamin e
High temperature, oxygen, sub-zero temperature, food processing, iron, chlorine and mineral oil.