Vitamin E? helpful answers?!

Vitamin E? helpful answers?

what does vitamin e do?
is it safe to run in my skin/hair as much as i want?
i bought some vitamin e geltabs for a scar but i wanna know what else its good for

thanks

Vitamin E is the collective term for a family of eight chemically related substances: four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma and delta.) Only Alpha tocopherol is maintained in human blood, but Gamma tocopherol is the main form of Vitamin E found in the diet.
Signs of Vitamin E Deficiency:
* Anemia
* Breaking of red blood cells, leading to anemia (hemolytic anemia)
* Fat malabsorption syndromes, such as celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and post-gastrectomy syndrome
* Hereditary disorders of red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia
* Involuntary movement of the eyes
* Muscle and nerve degeneration
* Muscle weakness
* Premature infants
* Poor coordination
What Vitamin E Does:
* Accelerates healing, particularly of burns
* Acts as a natural diuretic
* Alleviates fatigue
* Antioxidant and helps slow down the process of aging
* Beneficial in the treatment of diabetes
* Boosts immunity
* Good in the treatment of ulcerative colitis
* Good in the treatment of Raynaud’s disease
* Helpful in treating fibrocystic breast disease
* Helpful in treating lupus
* Helpful in treating skin diseases (i.e. seborrheic dermatitis, skin ulcers)
* Helps accelerate wound healing
* Helps prevent miscarriage
* Improves the symptoms of Tardive dyskinesia
* Improves oxygen utilization
* Prevention of cataracts caused by free radical damage
* Prevents formation of thickened scars
* Protects against cardiovascular disease
* Protects against damage to the cell membranes
* Protects against heavy metals (i.e. lead, mercury)
* Protects against toxic compounds (i.e. benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and cleaning solvents; drugs; radiation; and the body’s free-radical metabolites)
* Protects against neurological disorders
* Protects the thymus gland
* Reduces the various symptoms of PMS and menopause
* Treats skin problems and baldness
* Useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
* Useful in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
* Useful in treating Rheumatoid arthritis

Food Sources of Vitamin E:
* Almonds
* Asparagus
* Avocados
* Berries
* Broccoli
* Eggs
* Leafy greens
* Nuts
* Organ meats
* Peanuts
* Seeds
* Soy products
* Tomatoes
* Vegetable oils
* Vegetables
* Wheat germ (oil or fresh)
* Whole grains