Vitamin "E" it or not"

[cars]

To vitamin "E" it or not to vitamin "E" it, that is the question? My wife & I have been taking 400 units of vitamin "E" daily for the last several years. Lately many articals are being published saying that vitamin "E" is not good for you in doses more than 150 units. I have querried my family Doctor about this the last time I saw him just last week. He said it's fine continue taking the "400 units", but I still keep seeing articals stating otherwise. So looking for a "Second" opinion. Anyone else out there that has a Doctor which has same opinion and agrees with my Doctor? ("400" units vitamin "E" daily OK?)
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[Tombstone]

Originally Posted by cars

To vitamin "E" it or not to vitamin "E" it, that is the question? My wife & I have been taking 400 units of vitamin "E" daily for the last several years. Lately many articals are being published saying that vitamin "E" is not good for you in doses more than 150 units. I have querried my family Doctor about this the last time I saw him just last week. He said it's fine continue taking the "400 units", but I still keep seeing articals stating otherwise. So looking for a "Second" opinion. Anyone else out there that has a Doctor which has same opinion and agrees with my Doctor? ("400" units vitamin "E" daily OK?)
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I'd go with your gut. My doctor is pretty "modern" and progressive. He will freely admit that the information you can find online now is awesome. He appreciates it because he feels his smarter patients do a little research and have a better idea about their treatments, etc.

That being said, I believe in Ben Franklin. "Everything in moderation." Personally, I would cut back to the 150 until the smoke clears. The problem is that there are so many interactions that can take place, (and each of us metabolize drugs/vitamins differently) that it's really tough to walk the true line.

But then again - I'm not a doctor - and if he has prescribed this for you - then you should duke it out with him. (Show him the studies.)

My family & i have always taken Vitamin E. How can a vitamin be bad for you! Even as a kid growing up my mom ALWAYS gave us our vitamins!

[cars]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I'd go with your gut. My doctor is pretty "modern" and progressive. He will freely admit that the information you can find online now is awesome. He appreciates it because he feels his smarter patients do a little research and have a better idea about their treatments, etc.

That being said, I believe in Ben Franklin. "Everything in moderation." Personally, I would cut back to the 150 until the smoke clears. The problem is that there are so many interactions that can take place, (and each of us metabolize drugs/vitamins differently) that it's really tough to walk the true line.

But then again - I'm not a doctor - and if he has prescribed this for you - then you should duke it out with him. (Show him the studies.)

I have mentioned the articals to my Doctor, but he still has not changed his mind.
Hence, looking for the "Second" opinion of someone else's Doctor.
(Taking 150 units good possibility)
Cars

[CARLA]

CARS,

I have been taking 1000 UNITS of Vitamin E since 1983. I started taking in when my doctor suggested it. I had a Breast Biopsy, all was fine. I have fiborcystic Breast. Basically that mean tissue that is lumpy, and very painful. He suggested I take Vitamin E at the time because studies had shown that it helped with this. It took about a month before I noticed any relife. I have had no pain, or any more biopsies. So for me it is a miracle pill.. !!

I have cut the IU's down to 800 a day, but take it daily. If there was a problem with it, I'm sure I would be aware of it. Have been taking it for 21 years, and will continue to do so..!!

P.S. LOVE YOU NEW AVITAR, VERY COOL CAR..!!

[Paula]

I think starting out with HIgh Doses can cause Blood Pressure increase? We don't take Vitamin E. We take oils like Flaxseed, Borage & Garlic. We take minerals and herbs too. I would have to ask my MIL about E, she is into health. We try to do what is healthy, lots of water too, we make sure we have salad with Grapeseed oil & vinegar. I would say VIt. E is good, start out slow.

[koan]

I think the basic question is absorption. If you take more than your body can absorb then where does it go? I am not aware of Vitamin E problems but you can research it if you are concerned. Sometimes there are other things you can take to help absorption. If you find a source that tells you overdose signs then you can be more aware of the proper intake level for your body. If I find a link I'll let you know.

[koan]

I googled "vitamin E overdose" and found a number of sites. The best seemed to be www.drugs.com/MTM/vitamin_E.html and www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,646,00.html the last site says doses up to and including 400 IUs is not a concern.

[CARLA]

I Take Vitamin E for a specific purpose as I mentioned. For me quit the opposite happened regarding blood pressure. When I quit taking it for sometime is when my blood pressure went up. Most of my life my blood pressure has never changed 100/70. When I wasn't taking E it went up a bit 120/80.

So I guess it's just an individual thing.

I do know for a fact the Vitamin is recommended for memory, it's prescribed for all Alzheimer's patients by Physicians. It is the only pill that has been proven to help, and trusted by the Medical community, and those researchers in the search to find a cure for Alzheimer's..!!

[cars]

Originally Posted by CARLA

CARS,

I have been taking 1000 UNITS of Vitamin E since 1983. I started taking in when my doctor suggested it. I had a Breast Biopsy, all was fine. I have fiborcystic Breast. Basically that mean tissue that is lumpy, and very painful. He suggested I take Vitamin E at the time because studies had shown that it helped with this. It took about a month before I noticed any relife. I have had no pain, or any more biopsies. So for me it is a miracle pill.. !!

I have cut the IU's down to 800 a day, but take it daily. If there was a problem with it, I'm sure I would be aware of it. Have been taking it for 21 years, and will continue to do so..!!

P.S. LOVE YOU NEW AVITAR, VERY COOL CAR..!!

Carla, Thanks for your reply. My Doctor swears by taking Vitamin E, and so your experience bares out his belief.
Cars