The progress and application of vitamin E encapsulation – A review

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, discovered in 1922, that presents important physiological functions, including antioxidant, immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotector capabilities. However, it is extremely sensitive to high temperatures, light, oxygen and alkaline conditions, which, together with its poor water solubility, can limit vitamin E applications. In this context, encapsulation emerges as a suitable option for the...