2007-02-14 13:49:56 · 7 answers · asked by melanie m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
There are eight naturally occurring forms of 'vitamin E' - alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol and alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol.
Most supplements contain only the alpha-tocopherol form, and many 'cheap' supplements only contain synthetic alpha-tocopherol which contains 8 different isomers of alpha-tocopherol (only one of the isomers is the same as natural alpha-tocopherol).
Many of the non-alpha tocopherol forms of vitamin E (especially gamma-tocopherol) have powerful anti-inflammatory actions. These anti-inflammatory actions may play important roles in the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Sadly, supplementing with only the alpha-tocopherol form actually results in reduced blood levels of these important anti-inflammatory forms of the vitamin. (Note: synthetic alpha-tocopherol has NO anti-inflammatory action and would actually inhibit the anti-inflammatory effects of gamma-tocopherol from the diet by reducing this form in the blood.)
Two recent medical studies on preschool aged children in Nebraska found that up to 91% of them had inadequate vitamin E levels in their blood. These studies suggest that vitamin E deficiency is a common condition.
Hope you find this info. helpful. Best wishes.
2007-02-14 16:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as overdosing on the stuff
it is not like fatal--- but can bring on some really really complicated health issues !!
Also, you can open up a vitamin E capsule and apply the liquid directly to small cuts or wounds and they will heal somewhat faster because of this application (once a day until healed) This is also said to reduce scarring
2007-02-14 22:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a water soluble vitamin, therefore it is stored in the body's tissues for a longer period of time. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all like this-possibility exists for more interactions with drugs since it's in the body longer.
2007-02-15 21:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oil from a capsule can be placed on a pregnant woman's belly to try and prevent stretch marks. You can also buy pure Vit. E oil in bottle... it's very sticky!
2007-02-14 23:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by jebjow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can OD on it. After taking a recommended daily dose for a week (urologist recommendation) my lips started turning black and were numb and swelling. I was told reaction to E was fairly common. Prior to that though my skin was as smooth and soft as a new born's.
2007-02-15 03:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by B00G1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone can find out anything they want to about vitamin E.... just google it.
2007-02-14 21:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...that it's NOT A, B, C, D, K, B1, B12.....ummmm ?
2007-02-18 19:42:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋