All Questions Answered About Vitamin E | Vitamins For Skin

What is vitamin E?

Vitamin E is essential for immune system to be strong and skin to be healthy. In the recent times, vitamin E supplements are known as powerful antioxidants responsible for cell reinforcements. These are substances that shield cells from any harm. Notwithstanding, the dangers and advantages of taking vitamin E supplements are still misty.

When should you take vitamin E?

Vitamins should only be taken if you have:

Weaker immune system and you want to strengthen it
Really dry and lifeless skin to make it appear healthy and glowing
Digestive problems
Cystic fibrosis
Food that is low in fat

What are the possible risks of low levels of vitamin E?

Weaker immune system, lifeless, dehydrated & dry skin.

How should you use vitamin E?

– Vitamins for skin you can apply orally to your skin
– You can take vitamin E supplements
– You can eat foods rich in vitamin E such as:

Vegetable oils
Green leafy vegetables, like spinach
Fortified cereals and other foods
Eggs
Nuts

What happens when you take excessive dose of vitamin E?

Any adverse effects of consuming too much Vitamin E are not clear yet but a lot of studies have shown that long-term use (approximately 10+ years) of vitamin E has been linked to an increase in stroke. Overdose can also lead to nausea, fatigue, bleeding, headache and other issues.

What are the side effects of vitamin E?

Can irritate skin if applied topically (do a patch test first)

What is recommended daily dose if vitamin E?

CHILDREN
1-3 years:6 mg/day (9 IU)
4-8 years:7 mg/day (10.4 IU)
9-13 years:11 mg/day (16.4 IU)

FEMALES
14 years and up:15 mg/day (22.4 IU)
Pregnant:15 mg/day (22.4 IU)
Breastfeeding:19 mg/day (28.5 IU)
MALES
14 years and up:15 mg/day (22.4 IU)

WARNING: Those who are taking blood thinners should be careful and consult their medical practitioner before taking Vitamin E.

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By : Natural Health News