Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the body s cells & helps protect the eyes from the effects of free radicals. Vitamin E was discovered in the 1920s but only now are we appreciating it. It is a fat soluble vitamin composed of eight tocopherols alpha tocopherol being the most effective. Unlike other fat soluble vitamins vitamin E is only stored within the body for a relatively short time & therefore a regular supply is advisable. Antioxidant Vitamin E is important as a protective me