Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a powerful antioxidant that can effectively eliminate free radicals and prevent the development of various abnormalities in the functioning of the whole organism. What is the benefit of vitamin E capsules? How to take it correctly? Let's talk about it in the article.
Vitamin E properties
To solve many he alth problems, vitamin E capsules are prescribed. The price of 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 pack (30 pieces). Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin that is resistant to acids, high temperatures, and alkalis. But ultraviolet rays and oxygen have a detrimental effect on it. That is why tocopherol is released in reddish or yellow capsules, in dark glass packaging, it is recommended to store the drug in a dark, cool place. How much vitamin E is in a capsule? As a rule, onethe capsule contains 100 IU (international units) of tocopherol, which is equal to 0.67 mg of vitamin E. Also, depending on the manufacturer, one capsule may contain 200 or 400 mg. In addition, the capsule contains gelatin, sunflower oil, methylparaben, 75% glycerol, dye, distilled water. This vitamin is not excreted from the human body either with urine or feces. However, with prolonged exposure to the sun, it disappears from the tissues very quickly. That is why you should not get too carried away with a tan.
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 action of free radicals, prevents their harmful effects on the body. Under the influence of tocopherol, oxidative processes occur, oxygen is transported to tissues faster, 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 together with vitamin complexes that contain it. Because it can lead to an overdose. With caution take tocopherol with vitamin K and anticoagulants. Atthis combination increases the period of blood clotting, which can be dangerous. It should be borne in mind that vitamin E is able to enhance the effect of hormonal drugs several times. You should also know that tocopherol goes well 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 your doctor. You cannot self-medicate, as there may be contraindications to the use of this remedy.
For prevention, adults are usually prescribed 100-200 mg or 200-400 IU per day. The duration of taking the drug depends on the patient's condition and is usually 1-2 months. For the treatment of certain ailments, 400-600 IU of vitamin E are prescribed per day. For example, to normalize the menstrual cycle in women, tocopherol is taken at 200 or 300 mg per day. For men to restore potency and normal levels of spermatogenesis, it is recommended to take 300 mg (600 IU) of vitamin E per day for a month. During pregnancy, with the threat of miscarriage, take tocopherol 1 or 2 times a day, 100 mg for 1-2 weeks. In cardiovascular and eye diseases, treatment is supplemented with vitamin E in the 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 prolonged stress, the maximum doses of the drug are prescribed. Per day, the maximum allowable dose of the drug is 1000 mg.
Use for kids
How to give vitamin E capsules to children? In this case, the dose depends on the age of the child:
- babies up to a year are recommended 5-10 IU of tocopherol per day;
- for preschool children, the dose is 20-40 IU of vitamin E per day;
- for schoolchildren - 50-100 IU of the drug per day.
Diseases caused by vitamin E deficiency in the body
- Intermittent claudication. In this condition, doctors often prescribe vitamin E. This disease, as a rule, affects older men, it manifests itself as pain in the legs and cramps when walking. To combat such an ailment, 300 or 400 mg of tocopherol are prescribed per day.
- Cramps in the legs. Today this is a fairly common occurrence. Basically, it occurs in women over the age of fifty and is directly related to the work of the gonads. Taking 300 or 400 mg of vitamin E daily can minimize the occurrence of seizures. Getting rid of them completely, just by taking tocopherol, is sometimes impossible, since they can be caused by other reasons.
- Menopause. During this period, women may experience all sorts of complications, to cope with them will helpregular use of vitamin E. Tocopherol effectively reduces pain, fights against rushes of blood to the head, and relieves hysterical conditions. It is recommended to take 300 to 600 mg of tocopherol daily.
- Infertility. Vitamin E deficiency in the body has a direct impact on reproductive function. Therefore, if there are no obvious causes of infertility, 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 may develop. To prevent this condition, vitamin E capsules are recommended. How to take the drug in this case, the doctor will also tell, based on the severity of the patient's condition.
Vitamin E for skin care
Tocopherol is widely used in cosmetology. This is explained by the powerful antioxidant and regenerating capabilities of vitamin E. Nutrition, healing and moisturizing the skin, saturating cells with oxygen, preserving youth and beauty - all this can be achieved by taking vitamin E capsules. Tocopherol can also be used externally for the face, making masks based on it
Facial mask recipes
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Nourishing mask. To prepare the mask, you will need aloe juice, face cream, vitamin E capsules. Combine 15 g of cream, a quarter teaspoon of aloe juice, 5-6 drops of vitamin E. Carefully everythingmix. Cleanse the skin of the face and apply the resulting composition in a thick layer. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes, then wipe off with a cotton pad, soaking it in warm water before.
vitamin e capsules for face - Curd mask. You will need 20 g of olive oil, 50 g of fresh cottage cheese, a vitamin E capsule. Mix all the ingredients, grind thoroughly until a creamy thick mass is obtained. Apply the mask on the skin in a thin layer, paying special attention to the area around the eyes and near the lips. After 20 minutes, wash off the remaining mask with warm water.
You can eliminate scars and acne without the use of expensive creams and scrubs. Vitamin E will perfectly cope with this problem. To do this, the capsule of the drug must be pierced and vitamin oil applied to problem areas of the skin, it is recommended to carry out this procedure at night, no more than 2 times in 10 days. If used more often, the oil may clog pores.
Side effects and overdose
Sometimes there are adverse reactions to vitamin E capsules. Reviews of those who took it indicate the 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 dysfunction may occur.
Remember, the use of any drug, including vitamin E, must always be agreed with the doctor. Only an experienced specialist cancorrectly determine the dosage and course of treatment. Stay he althy!
