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Vitamin E

Jonatas
outubro 27, 2020

Vitamin E

Tocopherols, tocotrienols

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin essential for the functioning of the body due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action, which help the immune system, skin and hair and can prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s.

Supplement, Present in food

Origin

Plant Based, Animal Product, Synthetic

Source

Fish, Wheat Germs, Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnut, Sunflower Seeds, Avocado, Fruits

Type

Vitamin

Immunity

The immune system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that act in the organism’s defense against the harmful effects of external microorganisms. The supplements indicated for immunity act as strengthening agents of this system, increasing the antibodies production and, consequently, its defense activity.

Immune Response

Vitamin E helps the immune system by increasing the proliferation of lymphocytes and circulating concentrations of interleukin (anti-inflammatory cytokine). Recent research has observed that in high doses vitamin E increases the activity of the enzyme CYP3A, accelerating the degradation and elimination of viruses.

Level of Evidence
High

Nutritional Support

The concept of healthy nutrition involves a good functioning and homeostasis of all systems and organs of the body, in order to prevent diseases and dysfunctions. The substances consumed for this purpose help general health because they are essential nutrients that have wide functionality in many areas of the body, influencing inflammatory signaling and metabolic pathways that are strongly relevant to most major health problems.

Age Range

Children (0-12), Teenagers (13-19), Adults (20-59), Seniors (60>)

Toxicity

May be toxic in high doses

Side effects

Headaches, Nausea, Sleepness, Abdominal Pain, Fatigue

Warnings

Diabetes, Hepatic Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases

Why be Careful

Vitamin E supplementation may increase the risk of bleeding and for individuals with bleeding disorders, consumption of this vitamin is not recommended. For diabetic individuals the consumption of vitamin E is not recommended in high doses, as it can increase the risk of heart attack. In the long run, consumption of vitamin E can worsen Insulin resistance when administered with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Compound

Vitamin K

P/N

Negative

Compound Description

The consumption of vitamin E can reduce the Absorption of vitamin K and increase the action of a class of vitamin K antagonists, such as anticoagulants.

Level of Evidence

High

Compound

Lycopene

P/N

Positive

Compound Description

Lycopene is a Carotenoid present in LDL particles in conjunction with vitamin E and other carotenoids. Vitamin E and lycopene act synergistically in the oxidation of LDL.

Level of Evidence

Very High


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