Vitamin E is a major antioxidant nutrient. It slows down cellular aging due to oxidation and supplies oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs, alleviating fatigue. It also improves circulation, aids in healing wounds and repairing tissue by bringing nourishment to cells, strengthening the capillary walls and preventing and dissolves blood clots. It has been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions. It also prevents cancer, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease. It is useful in treating fibrosistic breasts and premenstrual syndrome. Vitamin E protects the structure and function of muscle tissues, the pituitary and adrenal glands, the capillaries, red blood cells and sex hormones. Deficiency can lead to anemia.