Blackmores Natural Vitamin E 500IUVitamin E is an antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It helps reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Blackmores Vitamin E is a natural source vitamin supplement.Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin, directly involved in preventing free radical activity and lipid peroxidation (damage to polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes). The action of vitamin E on the skin and blood vessels is likely to be due to its antioxidant actions. Free radicals may be generated by essentially normal metabolism and lifestyle factors such as exposure to cigarette smoke, alcohol intake, certain preservatives in food (eg. nitrates), by ozone, chlorine, rancid food and excess dietary fats. Diets high in polyunsaturated fats increase Vitamin E requirements. Ingredients Active ingredient capsule:Vitamin E (natural) 500IU,(d-alpha-Tocopherol 335mg). Directions Adults:Take two capsules daily with meals, or as professionally prescribed.Children 6-12 years:As professionally prescribed. For children under 12 years we recommend Blackmores Vitamin E 100IU capsules. 2a6,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3E2a6-15ae8b6925c-0x11f-->