Vitamin e capsule

Proper Use Drug information provided by: Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral solution dosage form: • To prevent the following deficiencies in infants: • Infants receiving a formula high in polyunsaturated fatty acids—15 to 25 Units per day or 7 Units per 32 ounces of formula. • Infants with certain colon problems—15 to 25 Units per kilogram (kg) (6.8 to 11 Units per pound) of body weight per day. The water-soluble form of vitamin E must be used. • Infants of normal birthweight—5 Units per 32 ounces of formula. • For oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets, oral solution): • To prevent deficiency for individuals (other than infants), the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes: For the U.S. • Adult and teenage males—10 milligrams (mg) of alpha tocopherol equivalents (mg alpha-TE) or 16.7 Units per day. • Adult and teenage females—8 mg alpha-TE or 13 Units per day. • Pregnant females—10 mg alpha-TE or 16.7 Units per day. • B...

There are a few situations where vitamin E deficiency is possible. One is in premature babies with low birth weight. It is also possible in people with a fat-malabsorption disorder, like Crohn's disease and cystic fibrosis, where the body has a hard time or does not properly absorb dietary fat. Both require supplementation to reduce the risk of complications. May Prevent Coronary Heart Disease Whether vitamin E prevents coronary heart disease (CVD) in the general population has yet to be determined. Much of the existing research contradicts findings suggesting vitamin E supplementation in high-risk patients is beneficial. In contrast, other research indicates that vitamin E does not improve cardiovascular risk factors. Finally, the American Heart Association does not promote the usage of vitamin E supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease as it may be associated with an increase in total mortality, heart failure, and hemorrhagic stroke. However, they suggest eating foods rich in vitamin E and other antioxidant nutrients to promote heart health. On the other hand, some evidence does not support the supplementation of vitamin E for cancer prevention. One study examined the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the risk of prostate cancer and showed that vitamin E is not a good prevention method for cancer. This study also determined that vitamin E may increase the risk of prostate cancer. One review investigated the benefits of antioxidant micronutrients on eye heal...

Vitamin E Generic name: vitamin E (VYE ta min E), tocopherol alpha Brand names: Aqua-E, Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is vitamin E? Vitamin E is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin important for many processes in the body. Vitamin E is used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency. People with certain diseases may need extra vitamin E. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. Before taking this medicine Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use vitamin E if you have other medical conditions, especially: • anemia (low red blood cells); • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia; • liver disease; • kidney disease; • any allergies; • an eye disorder called retinitis pigmentosa; • a vitamin K deficiency; • high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); • diabetes; • a history of cancer; • a history of stroke or blood clot; or • if you need surgery, or have recently had surgery. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether vitamin E will harm an unborn baby. Taking vitamin E in amounts that do not exceed the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is considered safe; however, supplementation is not generally recommended unless dietary vitamin E falls below the RDA. Do not use this...

• protect cells from • boost the immune system • widen blood vessels • prevent blood clots • promote cell function Foods in which vitamin E naturally occurs, include: • vegetable and plant oils • nuts • seeds • green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach • fruits, such as mango and kiwi Manufacturers sometimes add vitamin E to: • breakfast cereals • fruit juices • margarine • spreads Manufacturing companies usually display the above additions on food labels. A person can take vitamin E orally or they can apply it to their skin. Both may have Vitamin E oil A person applies vitamin E oil directly to the skin to: • moisturize • heal • ease itching from conditions such as eczema • reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles • prevent sunburn Supplement A vitamin E supplement, usually taken orally, can benefit cells and the immune system. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend that adults aim to get There is currently no evidence of individuals experiencing adverse effects from high vitamin E intake from foods. However, the NIH continues that for people 19 years and older, the daily upper intake level of vitamin E from supplements is 1,000 mg. This means it is important for a person not to exceed this amount from supplements. Symptoms • excessive bleeding • fatigue • gastrointestinal conditions Before choosing a vitamin E supplement, a person may wish to consider the following: • Form: Supplements are available in a capsule, softgel, chewable, or liquid form, so a...

Why do people take vitamin E? Many people use vitamin E So far, the only established benefits of vitamin E supplements are in people who have an actual deficiency. Vitamin E deficiencies are rare. They're more likely in people who have diseases, such as digestive problems and How much vitamin E should you take? The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the vitamin E you get from both the food you eat and any supplements you take. Category Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in milligrams (mg) CHILDREN 1-3 years 6 mg/day 4-8 years 7 mg/day 9-13 years 11 mg/day FEMALES 14 years and up 15 mg/day Pregnant 15 mg/day 19 mg/day MALES 14 years and up 15 mg/day The tolerable upper intake levels of a supplement are the highest amount that most people can take safely. Higher doses might be used to treat vitamin E deficiencies. But you should never take more unless a doctor says so. Category (Children & Adults) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in milligrams (mg) 1-3 years 200 mg/day 4-8 years 300 mg/day 9-13 years 600 mg/day 14-18 years 800 mg/day 19 years and up 1,000 mg/day Because vitamin E is fat-soluble, supplements are best absorbed with food. Can you get vitamin E naturally from foods? Most people get enough vitamin E from food. Good sources of vitamin E include: • Vegetable oils • Green leafy vegetables, like spinach • Fortified cereals and other foods • Eggs • Nuts What are the risks of taking vitamin E? T...

Vitamin E Generic name: vitamin E (VYE ta min E), tocopherol alpha Brand names: Aqua-E, Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is vitamin E? Vitamin E is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin important for many processes in the body. Vitamin E is used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency. People with certain diseases may need extra vitamin E. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. Before taking this medicine Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use vitamin E if you have other medical conditions, especially: • anemia (low red blood cells); • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia; • liver disease; • kidney disease; • any allergies; • an eye disorder called retinitis pigmentosa; • a vitamin K deficiency; • high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); • diabetes; • a history of cancer; • a history of stroke or blood clot; or • if you need surgery, or have recently had surgery. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether vitamin E will harm an unborn baby. Taking vitamin E in amounts that do not exceed the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is considered safe; however, supplementation is not generally recommended unless dietary vitamin E falls below the RDA. Do not use this...

• protect cells from • boost the immune system • widen blood vessels • prevent blood clots • promote cell function Foods in which vitamin E naturally occurs, include: • vegetable and plant oils • nuts • seeds • green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach • fruits, such as mango and kiwi Manufacturers sometimes add vitamin E to: • breakfast cereals • fruit juices • margarine • spreads Manufacturing companies usually display the above additions on food labels. A person can take vitamin E orally or they can apply it to their skin. Both may have Vitamin E oil A person applies vitamin E oil directly to the skin to: • moisturize • heal • ease itching from conditions such as eczema • reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles • prevent sunburn Supplement A vitamin E supplement, usually taken orally, can benefit cells and the immune system. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend that adults aim to get There is currently no evidence of individuals experiencing adverse effects from high vitamin E intake from foods. However, the NIH continues that for people 19 years and older, the daily upper intake level of vitamin E from supplements is 1,000 mg. This means it is important for a person not to exceed this amount from supplements. Symptoms • excessive bleeding • fatigue • gastrointestinal conditions Before choosing a vitamin E supplement, a person may wish to consider the following: • Form: Supplements are available in a capsule, softgel, chewable, or liquid form, so a...

Proper Use Drug information provided by: Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral solution dosage form: • To prevent the following deficiencies in infants: • Infants receiving a formula high in polyunsaturated fatty acids—15 to 25 Units per day or 7 Units per 32 ounces of formula. • Infants with certain colon problems—15 to 25 Units per kilogram (kg) (6.8 to 11 Units per pound) of body weight per day. The water-soluble form of vitamin E must be used. • Infants of normal birthweight—5 Units per 32 ounces of formula. • For oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets, oral solution): • To prevent deficiency for individuals (other than infants), the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes: For the U.S. • Adult and teenage males—10 milligrams (mg) of alpha tocopherol equivalents (mg alpha-TE) or 16.7 Units per day. • Adult and teenage females—8 mg alpha-TE or 13 Units per day. • Pregnant females—10 mg alpha-TE or 16.7 Units per day. • B...

Why do people take vitamin E? Many people use vitamin E So far, the only established benefits of vitamin E supplements are in people who have an actual deficiency. Vitamin E deficiencies are rare. They're more likely in people who have diseases, such as digestive problems and How much vitamin E should you take? The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the vitamin E you get from both the food you eat and any supplements you take. Category Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in milligrams (mg) CHILDREN 1-3 years 6 mg/day 4-8 years 7 mg/day 9-13 years 11 mg/day FEMALES 14 years and up 15 mg/day Pregnant 15 mg/day 19 mg/day MALES 14 years and up 15 mg/day The tolerable upper intake levels of a supplement are the highest amount that most people can take safely. Higher doses might be used to treat vitamin E deficiencies. But you should never take more unless a doctor says so. Category (Children & Adults) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in milligrams (mg) 1-3 years 200 mg/day 4-8 years 300 mg/day 9-13 years 600 mg/day 14-18 years 800 mg/day 19 years and up 1,000 mg/day Because vitamin E is fat-soluble, supplements are best absorbed with food. Can you get vitamin E naturally from foods? Most people get enough vitamin E from food. Good sources of vitamin E include: • Vegetable oils • Green leafy vegetables, like spinach • Fortified cereals and other foods • Eggs • Nuts What are the risks of taking vitamin E? T...

There are a few situations where vitamin E deficiency is possible. One is in premature babies with low birth weight. It is also possible in people with a fat-malabsorption disorder, like Crohn's disease and cystic fibrosis, where the body has a hard time or does not properly absorb dietary fat. Both require supplementation to reduce the risk of complications. May Prevent Coronary Heart Disease Whether vitamin E prevents coronary heart disease (CVD) in the general population has yet to be determined. Much of the existing research contradicts findings suggesting vitamin E supplementation in high-risk patients is beneficial. In contrast, other research indicates that vitamin E does not improve cardiovascular risk factors. Finally, the American Heart Association does not promote the usage of vitamin E supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease as it may be associated with an increase in total mortality, heart failure, and hemorrhagic stroke. However, they suggest eating foods rich in vitamin E and other antioxidant nutrients to promote heart health. On the other hand, some evidence does not support the supplementation of vitamin E for cancer prevention. One study examined the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the risk of prostate cancer and showed that vitamin E is not a good prevention method for cancer. This study also determined that vitamin E may increase the risk of prostate cancer. One review investigated the benefits of antioxidant micronutrients on eye heal...