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Vitamin E

Vitamin E is critical for building strong muscles. It plays a vital role in repairing the plasma membrane of a cell. This is particularly essential for muscle cells. The plasma membrane of these cells tears more frequently. If this membrane is not repaired, it can result in cell death. Eventually, this can lead to muscle wasting disease.

Lack of vitamin E can also lead to reduced muscle strength and frailty. Additionally, it plays an important role in combating oxidative stress:

- helping your body's natural defence against illness and infection (the immune system) work properly
- helping vision in dim light
- keeping skin and the lining of some parts of the body, such as the nose, healthy

Vitamin E is a group of compounds found in a wide variety of foods.

Good sources include:

- plant oils – such as rapeseed (vegetable oil), sunflower, soya, corn and olive oil
- nuts and seeds
- wheatgerm – found in cereals and cereal product