Is it possible to be allergic to Vitamine E?

Answer 1

NOT A FAT CHANCE! Ummm...allergy means a hyperimmune response by a certain sector (so to speak) of a persons immune to some chemical substance. Unfortunately that can mean even to an internal natural occuring chemical (the body turns on itself). Ok...there are vitamins and then there are vitamins. Generally speaking vitamins are either fat or water soluble. That make a huge difference in terms of toxicity. Where as fat soluable vits are taken up and stored in the fat cells, the water soluable ones are not. So, one problem can occur in megadosing with fat soluable vits (A,D,E,K). Since you are referring to vit E this issue of toxicity may become an issue but not an allergic one. Now, that doesn't mean that a person presents to a dermatologist and oh my gosh the doctor finds out that this person's symtoms are associated with taking this high speed vit E that this person bought over the web. The doctor says that this person has an INTOLERANCE, not a allergy. If, however, in fact, this person is found to actually have an allergic reaction to this high speed vit E, that doesn't mean that she would have the same reaction to a brand that she bought down her street at the local pharmacy. Another problem that can cause an immune hypersensitivity responce is from a dye or filling agent. The actual vit E in a pill is almost always like other meds in that they actual active ingredient is so small in physical size that it would be impossible to make a pill that we can handle. So, they use filler agents.

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Answer 2

Topical vitamin E can be wonderfully therapeutic for a whole host of skin problems. However, there are people who are sensitive to it when used topically. It's not common, but it's not particularly rare, either. We all need to ingest vitamin E orally, one way or another, since it's a required nutrient that we don't make on our own. We also need it to help protect against free radicals that come from polyunsaturated fatty acids and other sources. If you are sensitive to it when taken orally, there may be something about the extract's source or the particular brand that's causing your problem. Consider switching to a different brand of vitamin E, and make sure it is labelled as containing "mixed tocopherols." This is a dry (non-oily) form that may work better for you. Some people experience a rise in blood pressure when they first take vitamin E. They aren't allergic, they just are having a rapid response to the nutrient's strengthening effect on the heart muscle. All that this means is that they must start with low doses.
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Answer 3

Yes, it depends on the source of the vitamin.

Answer 4

yes, you can be allergic to anything