2006-10-25 21:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Vitamin E is not measured in milligrams. It is measured in "international units."
Requirements vary a lot from person to person, so it's hard to say. There are also different types of Vitamin E - d-alpha-tocopheryl, also called "natural," is twice as effective as dl-alpha-tocopheryl, the synthetic kind. If there is an "L" after the "D" then you need twice as much. Mixed tocopheryls are also sold, but the potency is measured by the alpha-tocopheryl content, and some say the mixed kind deteriorates in the bottle - others say it is desirable. I don't know about either claim but take the all-alpha kind myself.
For most adults 400iu of the natural kind is optimal, although the official RDA is much less. Various health issues can make up to 800iu or even more desirable, but 400 is good for most people.
2006-10-26 02:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not more than 400 milgrams
2006-10-26 04:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋