Vitamin E - Substances Enhanced by

Introduction

This section outlines the various nutrients and endogenous chemicals whose function or production is enhanced in the presence of Vitamin E.

Amino Acids

 Vitamin E may enhance the function of Cysteine.

Carotenoids

 Vitamin E may enhance the function of Beta-Carotene.

Cytokines

 Vitamin E may stimulate the production of Interferon Gamma.  ^[1]

 Vitamin E may stimulate the production of Interleukin 2 (IL-2).  ^[2]

Enzymes

 Vitamin E may enhance the function of Choline Acetylase.  ^[3]

 Vitamin E may inhibit the ability of Cadmium and Lead to reduce the activity of 5'-Deiodinase (the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of Thyroxine to Triiodothyronine).  ^[4]

 Vitamin E is essential for the optimal function of Glutathione Peroxidase (Vitamin E deficiency results in a reduction in Glutathione Peroxidase activity).  ^[5]

 Vitamin E may increase the activity of Nitric Oxide Synthase (in Blood Vessels).  ^[6]

 Vitamin E may increase endogenous Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activity:  ^[7]

 Alpha-Tocopherol may increase endogenous SOD activity.

 Gamma-Tocopherol may increase endogenous SOD activity.

Hormones

 Vitamin E may increase Adiponectin levels.  ^[8]

 Vitamin E may improve Insulin sensitivity (i.e. it reduces Insulin Resistance).  ^[9]

 Vitamin E may facilitate the release of Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (LHRH).  ^[10]

 Vitamin E may increase Progesterone levels where endogenous Progesterone levels are deficient.  ^[11]