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A deficiency can affect your vision<\/p>\nWe all need the right amount of vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy but many watch some more closely than othersA deficiency can affect your vision<\/p>\n
Most people know they need to keep an eye on their vitamin and mineral intake to make sure they stay healthy<\/a>. Many will add an extra glass of orange juice to breakfast to boost their vitamin C or eat spinach and kale to up their iron and calcium levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n But one vitamin tends to hide in the background despite carrying the risk of serious health problems if it falls too low. Vitamin E is a nutrient that supports a healthy immune system – too little and your body will not function properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n As most people can get all they need from a healthy diet, it is rarely in the spotlight. However, people with some conditions which mean their body is less able to absorb fat, can find they are failing to get the nutrients from their diet.<\/p>\n According to the Cleveland Clinic Vitamin E is an antioxidant<\/a> which protects your cells from free radicals<\/a>. It explains: “Free radicals are chemical reactions that can damage your cells.<\/p>\n “Your body needs plenty of vitamin E to fight free radicals. If you lack vitamin E, your immune system<\/a> may have trouble protecting you against illnesses and infections.”<\/p>\n It says the vitamin has a number of uses. It is also important because it:<\/p>\n Symptoms of Vitamin E deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n The Cleveland Clinic says: “Vitamin E deficiency symptoms mostly affect your nervous system. These may include muscle weakness, vision issues and problems controlling your body movements.<\/p>\n “Other symptoms include numbness and fatigue. Severe cases can lead to blindness.” Other symptoms of vitamin E deficiency can include:<\/p>\n Causes of vitamin E deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n “Fat absorption disorders<\/a> and certain genetic disorders<\/a> usually cause vitamin E deficiency,” advises the Cleveland Clinic. “Less commonly, low vitamin E intake causes the condition. Vitamin E is found in many foods. So people who are healthy rarely have the deficiency.”<\/p>\n Fat absorption disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n In countries such as the UK and USA where there is plenty of food for most people, deficiency of vitamin E is uncommon. If you do have vitamin E deficiency, it\u2019s often due to a disorder that prevents your body from absorbing fat. These diseases include:<\/p>\n\n
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