Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E
For the body system: Glandular System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant traditionally recognized for its roles in cellular protection and immune function. Scientifically, vitamin E's main established functions relate to its antioxidant activity, helping to protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. In the context of the glandular system—which includes endocrine glands such as the adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid—vitamin E has been studied for its potential to protect these tissues from oxidative stress. Some animal studies and limited human research suggest that vitamin E may help maintain the structural and functional integrity of certain glands, particularly under conditions of oxidative or physiological stress. For example, vitamin E deficiency in animals can result in degeneration of the reproductive glands, and supplementation has been shown to restore function. However, robust clinical evidence directly linking vitamin E supplementation to improved glandular health or endocrine function in humans is limited. Most claims for vitamin E supporting the glandular system derive from its general antioxidant effects rather than targeted endocrine actions. Thus, while there is a plausible scientific rationale, strong evidence for specific benefits to the human glandular system is lacking, meriting a moderate-low evidence rating.
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basil
black cohosh
sesame
bovine
bovine kidney
bovine liver
bovine pancreas
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brussel sprouts
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colostrum
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forskohlii root
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gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
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ginseng
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onion
green tea
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iodine
iron
jujube
kale
kelp
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licorice root
linoleic acid (LA)
liquid liver fractions
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moringa
motherwort
nettle
niacin (vitamin B3)
oleanolic acid
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phytocannabinoids
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