Don't be afraid of autumn dryness, natural vitamin E can nourish your skin. This is how you should supplement vitamin E correctly

Vitamin E is a common vitamin. With the arrival of autumn, many foods and products related to vitamin E have appeared on the market. So, can these vitamin E products be used or taken by oneself?

How should we correctly supplement vitamin E in autumn?

What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with a strong antioxidant effect. It is a very important antioxidant that blocks free radical chain reactions in the human body and has a stabilizing and protective effect on cell membranes. Lipofuscin is a deposit formed after certain components in cells are oxidized and decomposed. As people age, the amount of lipofuscin in the body increases. Vitamin E supplementation can reduce the formation of lipofuscin, improve skin elasticity, and enhance immunity. Currently, vitamin E has been widely used to treat a variety of skin diseases, including photoaging, skin tumors, inflammatory skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, viral skin diseases, etc. [1].

What are the misunderstandings when using vitamin E products?

Vitamin E is one of the main antioxidants. It can promote human metabolism, improve immunity, improve skin blood circulation, enhance skin cell vitality and delay aging. However, some vitamin E products on the market are advertised as "anti-aging and anti-cancer", which has attracted many consumers and has led to abuse. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is easily stored in the body after ingestion and is not easily excreted. If too much vitamin E is ingested, it will accumulate in the body and cause poisoning, resulting in symptoms such as weakness in the limbs, blurred vision, headache, nausea, and diarrhea [1, 2]. Therefore, the intake of vitamin E is not the more the better, but should be moderate. For people who are deficient in vitamin E, vitamin E should be supplemented reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.

In autumn and winter, the skin becomes dry. There are many skin care products on the market that can relieve dry skin. The main ingredient of many products is vitamin E. Vitamin E is a good fat-soluble antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals and block lipid peroxidation. It has significant therapeutic effects on various skin diseases, so it is widely used in the production of various skin care products and cosmetics [3]. However, vitamin E supplementation is not limited to topical skin care products. Vitamin E supplementation in the diet is also very important for skin health.

How to supplement vitamin E from food?

Vitamin E is divided into two categories: naturally occurring and artificially synthesized. Vitamin E is widely distributed in nature. As long as the diet is rich and balanced, vitamin E is generally not deficient. Vitamin E is mainly found in vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables, animal organs, beans, egg yolks, fruits, lean meat, peanuts and other foods. Vitamin E obtained from pure natural foods is the most suitable. The vitamin E obtained by normal people from daily food can meet their own physical needs. Some people who are deficient in vitamin E and the elderly can take some vitamin E supplements under the guidance of a doctor. When using them, they can be used in combination with vitamin C, which is easier for the human body to absorb [1, 3].

Therefore, it is very appropriate to use some skin care products containing vitamin E to protect the skin in autumn and winter. You should also pay attention to a balanced diet and diversify the types of food to ensure the intake of various nutrients. For vitamin E supplements, do not take them on your own. Take them under the guidance of a doctor to prevent vitamin E from accumulating in the body and causing poisoning.

References:

1. Wang Aimin, Feng Xiaoxin, Feng Yurong: Clinical Nutrition. Jiangsu Science and Technology Press, 2011.

2. Gou Ming: Vitamin E supplementation should be moderate. Consumer Guide 2015, 000(006):26-27.

3. Song Xiaoyan, Yang Tiankui: Functions and applications of natural vitamin E. China Oils and Fats 2000(6):45-47.