Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that primarily acts as an antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress from free radicals that can damage cells, and plays a role in immune system function. Vitamin E is found in various plant-based sources, including oils, nuts, seeds, wheatgerm, fruits, and vegetables. Vitamin E supplements provide this vitamin as dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, alpha-tocopherol is the form of vitamin E used by the human body.