vitamin E

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.

Category
Vitamin
Molecular Formula
C29H50O2
Mechanism of Action
Acts as a potent antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage. Also involved in immune function, regulation of gene expression, and other metabolic processes.
Evidence Grade
A

Other Names

  • Tocopherol
  • Alpha-tocopherol

Primary Benefits

  • Antioxidant properties
  • Boosts immune function
  • Improves skin health
  • Supports eye health

Recommended Dosage

Adults 15 mg per day
Children Depends on age, generally 6-7 mg per day

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach cramps
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Headache

Precautions

  • People with vitamin K deficiency or taking blood thinners should consult a doctor before taking Vitamin E

Interactions

  • Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet drugs
  • Simvastatin and Niacin
  • Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy

Key References

  • The role of vitamin E in human health and some diseases. S. J. M. Al-Khalifa. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2014
  • Vitamin E. Oregon State University, Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center, 2015
Rhonda Patrick at Orthomolecular Medicine Congress in Bussum, Netherlands (Keynote Oct. 3rd, 2015)
Optimizing Health Through Micronutrients: Key Role in Disease Prevention 3:21 0
“around 70% of the population does not meet the requirement for vitamin D around 60% does not meet the requirement for vitamin E 45% does not meet the requirement for magnesium.”

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How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss | Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
Enhancing Eye Health Through Lifestyle Choices and Preventative Measures 2:50:01 0
“There have been two age related eye disease studies called AIDS (Age Related Eye Disease Studies) - ARIDS and ARIDS 2. These studies were large randomized trials of giving patients supplements and in ARIDS it was Vitamin C and E, higher dose than would just come in a multivitamin, zinc and copper, and also beta carotene.”

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The 5 Compounds that Detoxify & Protect the Brain (neuroprotectants) – Dr. Sherr
Understanding the Visual Programming Language Processing for Creative Expression 0:00 0
“what alphalapoic acid can do is that it helps in that mitochondria it helps neutralize free radicals directly and then at the same time it recycles your major antioxidants your glutathione your vitamin C your vitamin E”

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The 5 Compounds that Detoxify & Protect the Brain (neuroprotectants) – Dr. Sherr
Understanding the Visual Programming Language Processing for Creative Expression 3:55 0
“alphalopoic acid is one of the unsung antioxidants out there people have heard of glutathione and vitamin C and vitamin E alphalapoic acid is actually the one that recycles all of those to make them more effective in the body”

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The 5 Compounds that Detoxify & Protect the Brain (neuroprotectants) – Dr. Sherr
Understanding the Visual Programming Language Processing for Creative Expression 5:15 0
“alphalapoic acid can do is that it helps in that mitochondria it helps neutralize free radicals directly and then at the same time it recycles your major antioxidants your glutathione your vitamin C your vitamin E it also upregulates another pathway called the NRF2 pathway”

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