Vitamin E: Natural Antioxidant in the Mediterranean Diet

Abstract

Oxidation has been related to several diseases in humans. Indeed, to protect the body from high free radical damages, organism requires natural resources of antioxidant compounds, such as phenols, tocopherols (α, β, γ, and σ) which have important roles in the cell antioxidant defense system. In Mediterranean areas, olive oils and pepper fruits are considered among the best foods in a diet, which keeps on attracting the interest of scientists due to the health benefits linked with its consumption. The Olive oil and pepper fruits are among the most consumed nutrients in the Mediterranean diet; their richness in naturally powerful antioxidants, such as alpha-tocopherols, polyphenols, carotenoïds, and capsaicinoïds (specific of capsicum species), and monounsaturated fatty acids in olive and seed pepper oils, constitutes good health protection against oxidative damages and inflammation. Also, these phytochemicals shield and prevent the human body from many diseases such as cardiovascular, coronary, Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancers.

Strategies for Healthier Meat Foods: An Overview

“…Reducing cholesterol and saturated fatty acids in meat for human consumption by incorporating vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E and selenium, in cattle diets has also been a topic of interest for market and public health benefits ( Sun et al, 2019 ; Surai et al, 2019 ). Several studies have alleged that vitamin E supplementation is essential for all animal species because of its antioxidant activity, which can protect cell membranes, thereby preventing peroxidative fat degradation in animal cells and the formation of free radicals ( Mansour-Gueddes and Saidana-Naija, 2021 ; Salles et al, 2022 ). In a study by Silva et al (2020) , supplementation with organic and inorganic selenium was examined in Nellore cattle.…”

Antioxidant Green Factories: Toward Sustainable Production of Vitamin E in Plant In Vitro Cultures

“…Other dysfunctions, such as male and female infertility; osteoporosis; and lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, have had a promising positive impact from vitamin E supplementation in some clinical trials. There has also been evidence from physiological studies that it plays a beneficial role in preventing cancer. , In fact, studies have showcased that a Mediterranean diet has high proportions of vitamin E and C, which leads to lower incidences of cancer . Nevertheless, there are also reports of contrasting results showing no significant effect on the treatment of cancer, thereby implying the necessity of further research. , …”

“… 6 , 36 In fact, studies have showcased that a Mediterranean diet has high proportions of vitamin E and C, which leads to lower incidences of cancer. 37 Nevertheless, there are also reports of contrasting results showing no significant effect on the treatment of cancer, thereby implying the necessity of further research. 9 , 38 …”

Marine Animal Co-Products – How Improving Their Use as Rich Sources of Health-Promoting Lipids Can Foster Sustainability

“…In the case of marine animal wastes, squid co-products have in fact been explored for their contents in liposoluble vitamin E with interesting results [58,140,143]. Vitamin E is a chain-breaking antioxidant [58] and can exclusively be obtained from diet [211]. It has been linked to many beneficial effects regarding conditions in general where oxidation plays a role, including cancer, ageing, arthritis and cataracts [212].…”