Vitamin E is known to act as an antioxidant protecting cells, particularly cell membranes, against damage. This helps to maintain healthy skin and eyes and is thought to reduce the risk of age-related eyesight problems, such as macular degeneration.
In addition, there is evidence that it plays a role in the growth of smooth muscles, helping to maintain skeletal structural, strength, and function. Vitamin E is also thought to play a role in the formation of red blood cells, helping to maintain the correct levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin K in the blood.
There is also research to suggest that vitamin E acts as a painkiller, reducing symptoms of period pain, other PMS symptoms, and pain from inflamed joints.