For years, health experts have known of vitamin E's value in maintaining optimal health. Recent research has not only reinforced this belief, but has also provided crucial information about the vitamin's effect on heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. In this Woodland Health Series booklet, Remi Cooper examines how vitamin E plays a role in various body functions, including scavenging free radicals, preventing cancer, relieving arthritic symptoms and repairing damaged tissues.