Vitamin E and Minerals
Published February 1st, 2007
Vitamin E functions mainly as an antioxidant. Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin, so Vitamin E is carried through the body attached to fat. The body stores vitamin E in fat deposits and in the liver. The minerals zinc and selenium help the body absorb Vitamin E. Zinc is required for the function of certain enzymes in the retina that are critical for vision.
The B-Compound vitamins are needed for maintenance of the nervous system, and proper functioning of the cell and its energy metabolism. It is generally recommended that the B vitamins be taken in tandem, as their specific functions are interrelated. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is manufactured in the body, and is needed to activate vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which may ease watery eye fatigue and may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. The B vitamins include thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folic acid (B9), and Cyanocobalamin (B12).
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