Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin used to treat deficiency (low Vitamin E) and is thought to help in some skin conditions, male infertility, heart ddisease prevention, Alzheimer's disease, type 1 diabetes, circulatory problem, arthritis, premenstrual sympoms, and aging. It is also used as an antioxidant and to enhance immune system functioning in the elderly. Check with your doctor before taking Vitamin E