What conditions or problems is vitamin e used for ?

Vitamin E is thought to help ease respiratory problems, and prevent damage to the eyes caused by diabetes. Vitamin E is being tested as a treatment for many chronic diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, and prostate enlargement.

Vitamin E may also help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as from sun damage to the skin and eyes. Vitamin E has been used to treat inflammatory skin and joint conditions, male infertility, benign breast disease, diabetes, and poor circulation.












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