Vitamin E, or tocopherol, has a wide range of uses and is most commonly used as an antioxidant. Stress, fatigue, busy lifestyle weaken the human body. Proper intake of vitamin E will give the body strength to resist external factors, it protects by preventing oxidative processes and protecting cells from free radicals, thus slowing down the aging process.
Properties of a vitamin and the consequences of its excess in the body
Vitamin E tends to accumulate in the body, so at first you may not notice its deficiency. With a lack of tocopherol, dry skin, dull hair, and age spots may appear. In this case, you should not self-medicate, because taking an unlimited amount of tocopherol can worsen the situation. Excess vitamin E can cause toxicity in the body, so it is important to know how to take vitamin E capsules.
Only a doctor can correctly choose the dosage in which vitamin E should be taken. Instructions for use (in capsules, tablets or ampoules, the drug does not matter)states that the dosing regimen may vary for patients, it all depends on their well-being. Compensation for the lack of a 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 at:
- male sexual dysfunction;
- muscular dystrophy;
- atherosclerosis;
- photodermatoses and trophic skin changes;
- threatened miscarriage;
- menstrual irregularities.
Vitamin deficiency symptoms
With vitamin E deficiency, the condition is noteworthy:
- malaise;
- fatigue;
- lower libido;
- apathy.
Vitamin E (capsules) 200mg, 100mg or 400mg is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can choose the desired dosage.
Adults are allowed to take up to 4 capsules per day. In case of an overdose, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, headache, vision problems are detected.
If the dosage is not reduced in time, vitamin A deficiency, metabolic disorders, bleeding may occur.
Dosing regimen. Vitamin E: instructions for use
In capsules, depending on age, tocopherol is prescribed in the amount of:
- children under one year - 0.5 mg/1kg;
- adults - 0.3mg/1kg.
It is possible to increase the dose with heavy physical exertion, stressorganism 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 thins the blood, so it should be taken with extreme caution with anticoagulants. As for the combination of tocopherol with other vitamins, it can be successfully combined with vitamin A, so it protects it from oxidation and improves absorption. It is also compatible with folic acid. The complex use of tocopherol with iron-containing preparations is undesirable.
