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Medicine Highlights
| Uses | 1- To support immune function 2- Aiding in red blood cell formation 3- Helping the body utilize vitamin K |
| Additional Information | Avoid consuming alcohol and tobacco with this medicine. |
| Storage | 1- The medicine should be stored in a cool and dry place 2- Keep away from sunlight and moisture 3- Store the medicine at a temperature below 25°C |
| How to Take This Medicine | The medicine should be taken orally |
Vitamin E Summary
Vitamin E, or tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its antioxidant benefits. It supports immunity, helps form red blood cells, and aids in using vitamin K. Take it as prescribed, at the same time each day, and don’t stop without your doctor’s advice. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next one. Vitamin E protects cells from damage by neutralizing free radicals. It can interact with blood thinners like warfarin, so consult your doctor before combining them. While it doesn’t react with food, avoid alcohol and tobacco during use. Adults should not exceed 15 mg daily. Natural sources include vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, leafy greens, and fruits like avocados and mangoes. Possible side effects are nausea, headache, indigestion, blurred vision, and in rare cases, stroke or intestinal irritation. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.
Vitamin E Uses
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin used for its antioxidant properties. It is used for following purpose:
- Support immune function
- Aiding in red blood cell formation
- Helping the body utilize vitamin K
Directions for use
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, regularly at the same time each day.
- Do not stop taking medication without your doctor’s approval, even if you feel better.
- If you forget to take the medicine, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next one, then just skip it.
How Vitamin E works
Tocopherol functions by scavenging free radicals from the cell membrane of cells thereby reducing cell injury.
Vitamin E Interaction with Other Medicines
Avoid taking vitamin e with dicumarol and warfarin, as it may increase or decrease the desired effect, or in worse cases, it could be fatal.
Vitamin E Interaction with Food Product
Although this medicine does not interact with any food products, you should avoid consuming alcohol or tobacco while taking it.
Storage
- The medicine should be stored in cool and dry place
- Keep away from sunlight and moisture
- Store the medicine at a temperature below 25°c
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
📌 Vitamin E
The intake of tocopherol in adults, regardless of gender, should not exceed 15 mg.
Natural Sources of Vitamin E
The following are the natural sources of tocopherol listed in this medicine:
Vitamin E
Tocopherol is naturally present in a wide range of plant-based foods. Rich sources include oils such as wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil. Nuts and seeds like sunflower seeds, almonds, and peanuts including peanut butter, also provide significant amounts. Leafy greens such as spinach, beet greens, and collard greens contribute to vitamin E intake, along with vegetables like pumpkin, red bell pepper, and asparagus. Fruits like mangoes and avocados are additional natural sources, making a varied plant-based diet an effective way to meet daily vitamin E needs.
Side Effects
FAQ’s
1. Can Vitamin E remove dark spots?
➡️ Vitamin E can help lighten dark spots by reducing oxidative stress, but it cannot remove them permanently.
2. Can vitamin e capsule remove dark circles?
➡️ It can lighten hyperpigmented areas, but it cannot remove dark circles.
3. Can Vitamin E help regrow hair?
➡️ Yes, Vitamin E helps in hair growth because its antioxidant properties inhibit hair breakage and loss while promoting regrowth.
4. Why is Vitamin E called the anti-sterility vitamin?
➡️ In 1922, scientists Herbert M. Evans and Katharine Scott discovered that rats became infertile when their diet lacked certain fats, leading to sterility. Later, it was found that adding vitamin E to their food increased fertility, which is why vitamin E is also known as the anti-sterility vitamin.
5. Who discovered Vitamin E?
➡️ Vitamin e was discovered by Katherine Julia Scott- a trained anatomist, medical physician, researcher and educator.
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