Vitamin E

Category Vitamins Tag Immune & Antioxidant

Key Features

– Vitamin E helps to have a healthy skin, healthy heart & healthy immune system.

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Vitamin E is available as softgel capsule, for oral use. Each capsule provides 180 mg (400 IU) of vitamin E as dL-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate.

Functional properties

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient. It functions as an antioxidant in the body, aiding in cellular defense against the harm wrought by free radicals. Vitamin E is also required by the body to strengthen its defenses against viruses and bacteria that invade. It aids in dilating blood vessels and prevents blood clots from forming inside of them.

Indications

Vitamin E is indicated for adults as a dietary supplement when vitamin E intake may be inadequate.

Contraindication

You should not be given vitamin E capsule if you are allergic to vitamin E or any of the other ingredients of this supplement.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant for advice before taking this supplement.

The effects of high doses of vitamin E during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not known. Consequently, vitamin E is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your dietitian, physician or pharmacist before taking vitamin E if you:

Have had in the past or currently have blood clotting disturbances
Have vitamin K deficiency
Are taking steroid hormones e.g., hormonal contraceptives.

Monitoring Parameters

Prothrombin time and INR (Increased bleeding tendency) should be monitored in vitamin K deficient patients or those taking anticoagulants.

Dosage & Administration

Always take this supplement exactly as your dietitian, physician or pharmacist has told you.

Adults

Take 1 capsule per day.
Dosage should be adjusted to the type of disorder and the patient’s clinical condition.
Swallow capsules whole; do not crush or chew.
Take this supplement during or after a meal.

Side Effects

Like all medicines and supplements, this supplement can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Vitamin E is well tolerated and doses less than 2000 units are unlikely to cause side effects. Still, it may cause:

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding tendency, increased risk of thrombosis.

Storage

Store below 30 °C in the original packaging, protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

What is vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It acts as an antioxidant in the body.

What is the difference between d-alpha & dL-alpha tocopheryl acetate?

Where Vitamin E is sourced is the key distinction between the two types. dL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate or synthetic Vitamin E comes from petrochemicals. In contrast, d-Alpha Tocopherol or natural Vitamin E, is comes from organic nutrients found in vegetable oils, nuts, grains, and other sources.

What is vitamin E interactions with medications or other dietary supplements?

Dietary supplements containing vitamin E may interact or interfere with some medications you take. Here are some examples:

Vitamin E can increase the risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, such as warfarin.
In one study, vitamin E plus other antioxidants (such as vitamin C, selenium, and beta-carotene) reduced the heart-protective effects of two drugs taken in combination (a statin and niacin) to affect blood-cholesterol levels.
Taking antioxidant supplements while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer could alter the effectiveness of these treatments.
Tell your doctor about any dietary supplements and medicines you take.

What happens if I don’t get enough vitamin E?

Vitamin E deficiency is very rare in healthy people. Lack of vitamin E can harm muscles and nerves, leading to vision issues, muscle weakness, loss of feeling in the arms and legs, and loss of control over how the body moves. A weakened immune system is another sign of deficiency.