Vitamin E: its time has nearly come

Abstract

Notes that ranges of intake for vitamin E have been established by the USA, Germany and the WHO but not yet by the UK. Evidence continues to mount regarding the role of reactive oxygen species in the pathogenesis of various degenerative conditions and chronic disease. As a result, the primary lipophilic antioxidant in the body, vitamin E, is attracting increasing attention. In particular, the dietary intake of vitamin E is under scrutiny. Suggests the time is rapidly approaching to take note of findings indicating benefits of high blood vitamin E levels and to set a DRV for vitamin E in the UK, which will help reduce the risk against chronic diseases such as cancer.

Citation

Kelly, F.J. (1997), "Vitamin E: its time has nearly come", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 97 No. 6, pp. 239-241. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710180415