Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a powerful antioxidant that is able to effectively eliminate free radicals and prevent the development of various deviations in the functioning of the whole organism. What is vitamin E capsule good for? How to take it correctly? Let's talk about this in the article.
Vitamin E Properties
Vitamin A is prescribed to solve many health problems. E in capsules. Price the drug depends on the manufacturer and is in a fairly wide range. If the drug is made in Russia, its cost ranges from 20 to 40 rubles. per pack (10 pieces). The price of foreign analogues is 200-500 rubles. per package (30 pieces). Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin that is resistant to acids, high temperatures, alkalis. But ultraviolet rays and oxygen have a detrimental effect on him. That is why tocopherol is released in capsules of reddish or yellow color, in a package of dark glass, it is recommended to store the drug in a dark, cool place. How much vitamin E is in a capsule? As a rule, one capsule contains 100 IU (international units) of tocopherol, which is equal to 0.67 mg of vitamin E. Also, depending on the manufacturer, 200 or 400 mg may be contained in one capsule. In addition, the capsule contains gelatin, sunflower oil, methyl paraben, 75 percent glycerol, dye, distilled water. This vitamin is not excreted from the human body with either urine or feces. However, with prolonged exposure to the sun, it disappears from the tissues very quickly. That is why you should not be too fond of tanning.
What is vitamin E good for?
Tocopherol is the main active component of the vitamin, which removes toxins and various chemicals from the body, prevents the formation of carcinogens. Vitamin E effectively neutralizes the effect of free radicals, prevents their harmful effects on the body. Under the influence of tocopherol, oxidative processes occur, oxygen is transported faster to tissues, which significantly improves cell nutrition. Thanks to vitamin E, red blood cells are also protected from the effects of toxins. Tocopherol effectively strengthens the walls of blood vessels and has a powerful anticoagulant effect, which prevents the development of blood clots and improves blood circulation.
Vitamin E capsules: how to take it correctly?
Take vitamin E capsules with meals without biting. You can not take tocopherol in conjunction with vitamin complexes that contain it. Since this can lead to an overdose. Take tocopherol with vitamin K and anticoagulants with caution. With this combination, the blood coagulation period increases, which can be dangerous. It must be borne in mind that vitamin E is able to enhance the action of hormonal drugs several times. You should also know that tocopherol is perfectly combined with the trace element selenium and vitamin C. Therefore, the effect will be much stronger with the complex use of the above substances.
Dosage
The daily need for tocopherol depends on many factors: body weight, age, physiological characteristics of the body, the presence of any concomitant ailments. Therefore, if you decide to take vitamin E capsules, the dosage should be determined only by a doctor. It is impossible to engage in self-medication, since contraindications to the use of this drug are possible.
For prevention, adults are usually prescribed 100-200 mg or 200-400 IU per day. The duration of administration depends on the condition of the patient and is usually 1-2 months. For the treatment of some ailments, 400-600 IU of vitamin E is prescribed per day. For example, to normalize the menstrual cycle in women, tocopherol is taken at 200 or 300 mg per day. To restore potency and normal spermatogenesis, men are recommended to take 300mg (600 IU) of vitamin E per day for a month. During pregnancy, with the threat of a miscarriage, tocopherol is taken 1 or 2 times a day, 100 mg for 1-2 weeks. In case of cardiovascular and ocular diseases, the treatment is supplemented with the intake of vitamin E in an amount of 100-200 mg 1 or 2 times within 24 hours. Treatment lasts 1-3 weeks. With increased emotional and physical stress and after enduring prolonged stress, the maximum doses of the drug are prescribed. The maximum allowable dose per day is 1000 mg.
Application for children
How to give vitamin E capsules to children? In this case, the dose depends on the age of the child:
- for children up to a year, 5-10 IU of tocopherol per day is recommended;
- for preschoolers, the dose is 20-40 IU of vitamin E per day;
- for schoolchildren - 50-100 IU of the drug per day.
Diseases That Cause Vitamin E Deficiency in the Body
- Intermittent claudication . In this condition, doctors quite often prescribe vitamin E. This disease, as a rule, affects older men, it manifests itself with pain in the legs and cramps when walking. To combat this ailment, 300 or 400 mg of tocopherol per day are prescribed.
- Leg cramps . Today it is quite common. Basically, it occurs in women over fifty years of age and is directly related to the work of the sex glands. Taking 300 or 400 mg of vitamin E daily can help minimize seizures. It is sometimes impossible to completely get rid of them only by taking tocopherol, as they can also be caused by other reasons.
- Menopause . During this period, women can experience all kinds of complications, regular vitamin E supplementation will help to cope with them. Tocopherol effectively reduces pain, fights hot flashes to the head, and eliminates hysterical conditions. From 300 to 600 mg of tocopherol is recommended daily.
- Infertility Vitamin E deficiency in the body has a direct effect on reproductive function. Therefore, if no obvious causes of infertility have been identified, gynecologists prescribe vitamin E capsules to women. How to take and in what doses, the doctor decides in each case.
- Anemia The lack of tocopherol in the body contributes to the deformation or even partial destruction of red blood cells, as a result of which anemia can develop. To prevent this condition, vitamin E capsules are recommended. How to take the drug in this case, the doctor will also tell you, based on the severity of the patient's condition.
Vitamin E Skin Care
Tocopherol is widely used in cosmetology. This is explained by the powerful antioxidant and regenerative capabilities of vitamin E. Nourishing, healing and moisturizing the skin, saturating cells with oxygen, preserving youth and beauty - all this can be achieved if you take vitamin E capsules. You can also use tocopherol externally, making masks based on it
Face Mask Recipes
Nourishing mask . To prepare the mask, you need aloe juice, face cream, vitamin E capsules. Combine 15 g of cream, a quarter of a teaspoon of aloe juice, 5-6 drops of vitamin E. Mix everything thoroughly. Peel the skin and apply the resulting composition in a thick layer. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes, then wipe it with a cotton pad, moisten it before doing so in warm water.
Curd mask . You will need 20 g of olive oil, 50 g of fresh cottage cheese, a capsule of vitamin E. Mix all the ingredients, grate thoroughly until a creamy, thick mass is obtained. Apply a thin layer of the mask to the skin, paying particular attention to the area around the eyes and near the lips. After 20 minutes, rinse off the remaining mask with warm water.
You can eliminate scars and blackheads without using expensive creams and scrubs. Vitamin E will perfectly cope with this problem. For this, the capsule of the drug must be pierced and applied vitamin oil to problem areas of the skin, it is recommended to carry out such a procedure at night, no more than 2 times in 10 days. With more frequent use, the oil may clog pores.
Side effects and overdose
Sometimes undesirable reactions to vitamin E in capsules appear. Reviews of those who took it indicate a possible occurrence of allergies, pain in the stomach, diarrhea. With an overdose of this drug, apathy, lethargy, increased blood pressure, and stomach pain are observed. Transient renal impairment may occur.
Remember, the use of any drug, including vitamin E, should always be agreed with the doctor. Only an experienced specialist will be able to correctly determine the dosage and course of treatment. Be healthy!