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Question:  Are you taking the oil vit E and if yes, do you think it
might provide some protection against flare ups?

FYI.
from:  http://www.yasoo.com/vite-advantage_03.htm
d is for natural (example d-alpha-tocopherol)
dl is for synthetic (example dl-alpha-tocopherol)
Natural doesn't mean much when it comes to vitamins, with vitamin E
probably the only exception.... -The New York Times, February 3, 1993
The results indicated that natural Vitamin E has roughly twice the
availability of synthetic Vitamin E. - Dr. Graham W. Burton, National
Research Council of Canada
Another source that says that you need to take twice as much if you are
taking dl-alpha:
http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Information/Health/Research/vitaminE.htm
I use Now Vitamin E (http://www.nowfoods.com).  It is natural, d-alpha,
and contains no wheat or gluten.

What I have been told is that the flattening of the small intestine that

occurs in at least most celiacs prevents us absorbing vitamin E
properly.  Therefore we need extra, so that we can get enough.  Yes
there is a relation between celias and vit E, just the reverse of what
you asked.
Based on my experience, 100 IU of Vitamin E can help with skin, hair,
and nails I guess, but I've never noticed and anti-depressant effect.
100 IU seems like a small to moderate dose to me, but I'll have to check
my bottle when I get home.  I have not heard that E is a blood thinner.
I do know E is a great antioxidant and may promote prostate health. From
what I have heard, Vitamin E is second only to Vitamin C in its health
benefits; however, there is very little hard scientific research on
this. There is a tremendous amount of anecdotal info.
...I have been afraid to get it because a lot of it is wheat germ oil.
Tests can only rule celiac in - they can't rule it out.  Many doctors
don't that & think the test is the end all.  I've never been tested -
there is no need I already know I have it.  I'm just like you, all dried
out - make sure you get enough salt - 2 grams per day.  Also, if you can
get in the habit of giving your self a foot massage, focus on the K1
point.  Press and hold, it helps the kidney and really works to control
and reduce thirst.
I'm using a grape seed oil by "Grapeola". It's really not as expensive
as olive oil, yet you can fry with it without it smoking. It say's on
the bottle that 1 tsp. is equivalent to 100%of your vitamin E needs for
the day. Is also very high in omega E.

My guess is that it's just another deficient nutrient caused by the
damaged villi.

I have always read that the d-alpha form of Vitamin E is more readily
absorbed.  The dl-alpha is not as good.  I don't have any references
handy but it was in nutrition journals that I have read this.

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