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| Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its potent antioxidant activity and for its positive effects on heart health, immune cells, and resistance to infection. Research suggests that vitamin E may boost the immune system, and increase the immune response in older people. Vitamin E is found in wheat germ oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, peanuts, whole grains (wheat, rice, oats), green, leafy vegetables, cabbage, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, and egg yolks.*
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Side Effects:
Vitamin E should not be taken in combination with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) drugs such as warfarin and aspirin. People taking tricyclic antidepressants, the antipsychotic medication chlorpromazine, beta-blockers, and anti-malarial medication should consult their physician before taking supplementary vitamin E. Due to vitamin E's blood-thinning properties people scheduled for elective surgery (including dental surgery) are advised to avoid supplementary vitamin E for two days before and after surgery. Much controversy concerning the safety of vitamin E supplementation arose following the publication of a study by Miller et al in 2005, in which supplementary vitamin E was linked to an increased risk of death in elderly people. It should be noted that the study population in Millers study was elderly and many of the participants had pre-existing serious illnesses, such as heart disease. Following the publication of the study by Miller et al, Hathcock et al published a review of the safety of both vitamin C and Vitamin E, in which the authors concluded: “The fact that adverse effects are rarely reported for vitamins E at amounts higher than the RDA is testimony to the safety of such dietary supplementation up to the upper limit. Several literature reviews have concluded, on the basis of a survey of published evidence, that such intake does not cause adverse side effects or create other safety issues...The recommendations are entirely based on the available scientific evidence; the main caveat is that healthy persons should not “routinely” take vitamin E in amounts higher than the upper limit. Beyond that, the recommendations support the consensus of published studies that vitamin E doses up to 1000 mg/day are safe for use by the general population.”
| Recommended Dosage:
Take one to two capsules per day.
| Scientific Opinion:
 "Vitamin E is essential for the body to protect against oxidative stress and free radical damage that contributes to the aging process and age-related diseases. The Alpha Tocopherol-Beta Carotene Study, which involved more than 29,000 men, revealed that those who took Vitamin E supplements were 32% less likely to develop prostate cancer and 41% less likely to die from the disease. In 2005, researchers involved in The Women’s Health Study, the largest trial to-date involving Vitamin E supplementation, reported that natural alpha-tocopherol supplements significantly lowered the risk of death, especially by heart attack and stroke, and particularly in women over age 65." -- Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O. - (President - American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine)
| Supplement Facts:
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| Serving Size:1 capsule |  | | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | | | Vitamin E | 300 | IU | 1000% | | (as 85% d-alpha tocopheryl succinate and | | 15% mixed tocopherols ) | | | *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
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