Vitamin E

Fat soluble vitamins usually get a bad rap when talked about as supplementation but Vitamin E just might be worth considering for certain people.

It's major function in the body is as an antioxidant. It donates an electron to free radicals to clear them from the system. Free radicals can damage DNA and increase the aging process.

A deficiency can result in hemolytic anemia. At-risk populations include premature infants and the elderly who usually get it as a secondary deficiency.

Studies have shown that when consumed in the range of 400-800mg a day, vitamin E will decrease the oxidation of lipoproteins thereby lowering the risk of artherosclerosis. Other studies in the elderly show improved immune function and lower blood pressure.

It can even relieve leg cramps.

It is stored in the fat tissue and not in the liver. So high amounts rarely result in toxicity.

Just make sure you eat it with fat!