is vitamin e good to be taken everyday?

Question

is v E good if i took everyday ??
and also v. C is it ok??

Answer 1

Here is something from the MayoClinic on Vitamin E you might want to read:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-e/NS_patient-vitamin-e

Proposed uses : Vitamin E has been proposed for the prevention or treatment of numerous health conditions, often based on its antioxidant properties. However, aside from the treatment of vitamin E deficiency (which is rare), there are no clearly proven medicinal uses of vitamin E supplementation beyond the recommended daily allowance. There is ongoing research in numerous diseases, particularly in cancer and heart disease.

Safety concerns : Recent concerns have been raised about the safety of vitamin E supplementation, particularly in high doses (400 IU/day or greater). An increased risk of bleeding has been proposed, particularly in patients taking blood-thinning agents such as warfarin, heparin, or aspirin; or in patients with vitamin K deficiency. Recent evidence suggests that regular use of high-dose vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of death (from "all causes") by a small amount (1), although a different study found no effects on mortality in women who took 600 IU units daily (2). Caution is warranted.


Vitamin C : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-c/NS_patient-vitaminC
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges.

Severe deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. Although rare, scurvy includes potentially severe consequences, and can cause sudden death. Scurvy is treated with vitamin C, and should be under medical supervision.

Many uses for vitamin C have been proposed, but few have been conclusively demonstrated as being beneficial in scientific studies. In particular, research in asthma, cancer, and diabetes remain inconclusive, while no benefits have been found in the prevention of cataracts or heart disease.

The use of vitamin C in prevention/treatment of the common cold and respiratory infections remains controversial, with ongoing research. For cold prevention , more than 30 clinical trials including over 10,000 participants have examined the effects of taking daily vitamin C (200mg or more). Overall, no significant reduction in the risk of developing colds has been observed. In people who developed colds while taking vitamin C, no difference in severity of symptoms has been seen overall, although a very small significant reduction in the duration of colds has been reported (approximately 10% in adults and 15% in children). Notably, a subset of studies in people living in extreme circumstances, including soldiers in sub-arctic exercises, skiers, and marathon runners, have reported a significant reduction in the risk of developing a cold of approximately 50%. This area merits additional study, and may be of particular interest to elite athletes or military personnel. For cold treatment , numerous studies have examined the effects of starting vitamin C after the onset of cold symptoms. Overall, no significant benefits have been observed in doses up to 4 grams taken by mouth daily. Initial evidence from one study reports possible benefits with a dose of 8 grams taken at the onset of symptoms, but without additional evidence this remains indeterminate.

Answer 2

Yes. E is good for you.

Vitamin E plays a key role in preventing cellular injury from oxidative stress associated with premature aging, cataracts, uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and infection. For example, the vitamin E content of LDL protects the cholesterol component from oxidation, thereby inhibiting the initiation of plaque formation in the arteries. In the immune system, vitamin E preserves immune cell activities by protecting the membranes of these cells.


The upper safety limit for vitamin E intake established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine is 1,000 mg daily.

Vitamin E Tolerable Upper Intake Levels


Life StageVitamin E(mg)
Infants
0-6 moN/A
7-12 moN/A

Children
1-3 years200
4-8 years300

Males, Females
9-13 years600
14-18 years800
19-70 years1000
70 years1000

Pregnancy
< 18 years800
19-50 years 1000

Lactation
< 18 years800
19-50 years1000

Vitamin E Requirements Daily Reference Intakes


Life StageVitamin E (mg)
Infants
0-6 months4
7-12 months6

Children
1-3 years6
4-8 years7

Males
9-13 years11
14-18 years15
19-30 years15
31-50 years15
51-70 years15
> 70 years15

Females
9-13 years11
14-18 years 15
19-30 years15
31-50 years15
51-70 years15
> 70 15

Pregnancy
< 18 years15
19-30 years15
31-50 years15

Lactation
< 18 years19
19-30 years19
31-50 years19

Vitamin E Rich Foods

FOOD Vitamin E (mg)
Wheat germ, 2 Tbl 2.6
Sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup17.0
Sunflower oil, 1 Tbl 7.0
Peanut butter, 2 Tbl 3.3
Peanuts, 1/2 cup 2.5
Peanut oil, 1 Tbl 1.7
Almond oil, 1Tbl 5.0
Almonds, 1/2 cup 2.2
Mango, fresh 2.3
Corn oil, 1 Tbl 2.9
Canola oil, 1 Tbl 2.9
Avocado, whole 2.8
Olive oil, 1 Tbl 1.7
Mayonnaise, 1 Tbl 1.7
Margarine, 1 Tbl 1.6
Swiss chard, 1/2 cup 1.7
Papaya cubes, 1 cup, 1.6
Mustard greens, 1/2 cup1.4
Catfish, 3.5 oz 1.3
Pinto beans, 1/2 cup1.1
Grapes, 1 cup 1.1


Vitamin E requirements are measured in milligrams (mg). However, vitamin E content is measured in International Units (IU) on food labels. To convert IU to mg, one IU of vitamin E is equivalent to 0.67 mg.
Vitamin E is found only in foods of plant origin. Wheat germ is the richest source of the vitamin. Vegetable oils and whole grains are additional rich sources of this nutrient. Nuts, peanut butter, salad dressings and vegetable oils are also good sources of vitamin E.

http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/vitamin-e.html

Answer 3

Yes, but like every other vitamin, it should only be taken in moderation. Vitamin 'E' helps promote healing. If you swab liquid vitamin 'E' on cuts and sores it can help heal them faster and with minimized scarring.

Vitamin 'C' is important to take everyday.

Answer 4

The recommened amount daily is about 15mg/day for vitamin E and for Vitamin C 60-95 mg/day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_c#Daily_requirements_and_dose_dependent_effects

Answer 5

I am not sure about e
But it's good to take vitmen C everyday

Answer 6

dipends on your body if u have lake of vitemin e then it's ok but in other cases try to eat it every 2 days all in all vitemin D & C are more inportent than vitemin E

Answer 7

not really...too much can cause thickening of blood or even blood clots...try to take it the natural way..too much of anything is harmful..isnt it??

Answer 8

yes dude ,but be cool if you dont want to take it then, dont take it!