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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I don't want to go overboard on this Vitamin E thing, but I received a
book today: The World's Greatest Treasury of Health Secrets from the
editors of the Bottom Line Publications. Once in a while I have a weak
moment and order one of these books. Vitamin E. is mentioned quite a
few times by different doctors. I am tempted to write the doctors
names, title, books, etc. but that will take too much time. I will try
to hit the high points.
Mangoes contain vit C, E and beta carotene.
Sweet potatoes loaded with C, beta carotene and E - one or two with or
without the skin almost meets the RDA for all 3 nutrients.
Good sources of vit E include whole grains, seeds and vegetable
oils.recommends 200 IU of E
There is little risk in taking vitamin E---and there is much evidence
that it prevents disease. Supplements between 100 IU and 400 IU daily
are advisable. It's almost impossible to get enough vit E from a
low-fat diet. Richest dietary sources veggie oils and nuts.
Vitamin E protects the lungs. In a study, the more of this antioxidant
vitamin elderly people consumed, the better their lung function.
Caution: Researches don't yet know exactly how much vit E is needed to
improve lung function or if it is more beneficial when consumed in
supplement form or in food. Sources: nuts, fresh veggies and veg oil
READ THIS ONE!
Vitamin E, Aspirin and stroke connection: Aspirin's proven antistroke
power is multiplied when it is taken with vit E. A study of 100 people
who had suffered mini strokes, often a precursor of major strokes, found
that taking vit E daily together with aspirin produced a reduction of up
to 80% compared with aspirin alone, in the number of anchor strands that
enable dangerous clots to form in blood vessels.
Vit E doesn't help cuts and bruises heal faster.
Vit E may help slow the effects of aging on the brain and immune system.
The equivalent human dosage of vit E that was found effective in mice is
about 400 IU a day. Caution: Moe than 1,000 IU a day of vit E may be
dangerous
One Dr.: "I tell my patients to take a daily supplement containing 400
IU of natural vit E (D-alpha tocopherol) Natural vit E is absorbed
more efficiently than synthetic vit E.
Vit C and E are the only vit proven to be beneficial to the skin. I
recommend taking 1,000 mg C and 88 IU of vit E daily. No evidence that
rubbing it on the skin does any good.
Cataracts: Tell patients to take a daily supplement 400 IU of E and 500
mg of VitC
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