Tag: Hereditary diseases

Vitamin E deficiency is a rare condition in developed countries, typically not caused by a poor diet alone but rather by underlying issues like fat malabsorption. This essential fat-soluble vitamin plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative damage, particularly within the nervous system, and its absence can lead to specific and serious health complications.

While true dietary vitamin E deficiency is extremely uncommon in healthy individuals, neurological issues and muscle problems can result from certain genetic mutations or fat malabsorption disorders. The most specific condition is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder called ataxia with vitamin E deficiency (AVED), which severely impairs motor control and coordination.