compared to those who didn’t. The study looked at small groups of people who had chronic medical conditions. The study was unable to determine the risk to normally healthy people. Their findings show that 150IU or less appear to be safe, which is about one regular 400IU capsule every other day.
.....Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to help protect the cells of the body from damage caused by free-radicals. These free-radicals can damage the cells that form the blood vessels that supply the heart. When the body repairs these small blood vessels they may be harder and less flexible (arteriosclerosis). During the repair process they may have cholesterol and fat deposited in them. These fat and |
cholesterol plaques can cause the blood vessels to become narrower (atherosclerosis).
.....Vitamin E has an anti-coagulant ability, so it makes the blood less likely to clot. It also has been shown to reduce the number of angina attacks in heart patients. In a recent Japanese study, patients who started taking supplements of vitamin E experienced fewer angina attacks than before they took the vitamin. Numerous other studies have been done regarding vitamin E and its effect on heart disease. Almost all the studies have shown that regular dietary supplementation with vitamin E significantly reduces the risk of heart disease.
.....People often ask about the differ |
ence between natural and synthetic vitamin E. When it is obtained from a natural source, vitamin E is said to have about 50% greater activity than when produced synthetically. The only drawback is natural source vitamin E does cost more.
.....Taking vitamin E supplements rarely causes side effects. Large doses, greater than 1600IU, may cause stomach upset. Those concerned about the clotting ability of their blood should consult their doctor before they start taking vitamin E. It may reduce your blood's ability to clot. Doses of 400IU per day are adequate for most people.
.....There are several supplements that can be helpful in relieving the symptoms of
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