Vitamin E, or tocopherol, is widely used, and most often it is used as an antioxidant. Stress, fatigue, a stressful lifestyle weaken the human body. Proper intake of vitamin E will give the body strength to resist external factors, it protects by inhibiting oxidative processes and protecting cells from free radicals, thereby slowing down the aging process.
Vitamin properties and consequences of its excess in the body
Vitamin E has the property of accumulating in the body, so at first you can not notice its lack. With a lack of tocopherol, dry skin, dull hair, pigment spots may appear. In this case, do not self-medicate, because taking an unlimited amount of tocopherol can worsen the situation. Excess vitamin E can cause intoxication in the body, so it is important to know how to take vitamin E capsules.
Only a doctor can correctly select the dosage at which
vitamin E should be taken
. Instructions for use (in capsules, tablets or ampoules, no matter) states that the dosage regimen may vary for patients, it all depends on their well-being. Replenishment of the lack of vitamin in the body requires an integrated approach: the use of vitamins of plant and synthetic origin.
Indications. Vitamin E: instructions for use
In capsules, the drug is taken with:
- male sexual dysfunction;
- muscular dystrophy;
- atherosclerosis;
- photodermatosis and trophic changes in the skin;
- threatened abortion;
- menstrual irregularities.
Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiency
With a deficiency of vitamin E, the condition is remarkable:
- malaise;
- fatigue
- lower libido;
- apathy.
Vitamins E (capsules) 200 mg, 100 mg or 400 mg are sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can select the desired dosage.
Allowed up to 4 capsules per day for adults. In case of an overdose, diarrhea,
dizziness, nausea, headache, and vision problems are detected.
With an untimely reduction in dosage, vitamin A deficiency, metabolic disorders, and possible bleeding may occur.
Dosage regimen. Vitamin E: instructions for use
In capsules, depending on age, tocopherol is prescribed in the amount of:
- children up to a year - 0.5 mg / 1kg;
- adults - 0.3 mg / 1 kg.
It is possible to increase the dose during heavy physical exertion, stressful state of the body or during pregnancy. Only a doctor will calculate the correct dosage for each individual case.
Contraindications Vitamin E: instructions for use
In capsules, tablets and ampoules, vitamin E dilutes the blood, so it should be taken with caution with anticoagulants. As for the combination of tocopherol with other vitamins, it can be successfully combined with vitamin A, thus it protects it from oxidation and improves absorption. It is also compatible with folic acid. Undesirable integrated use of tocopherol with iron-containing drugs.