Functions: Vitamin E plays an important role in protecting the fat
molecules in cell membranes and the blood. Without vitamin E, these
polyunsaturated fat molecules could be damaged by the oxygen in aggressive
molecules, called free radicals. Oxidized fat molecules can harm body tissues
over long periods of time. Owing to its potent antioxidant properties in the
body, vitamin E has a stabilizing effect on vitamin A, various hormones and
enzymes. It also plays an essential role in protecting cell membranes.
Together with vitamin A and vitamin C it forms the trio of antioxidant
vitamins now believed to have a preventive effect on degenerative diseases
such as cardiovascular disease or cancer. In animals, vitamin E is involved in
reproduction, and has an immunomodulatory effect. Furthermore, meat and fish
flesh from vitamin E-supplemented animals are protected against rancid
deterioration.
Product forms: DSM vitamin E is available as tocopherol or tocopheryl
acetate, as oil or several different types of powder, for feed, food,
pharmaceutical and cosmetic use. Through extensive research and development,
DSM Nutritional Products is now able to offer the highest quality of natural
vitamin E.
