{"id":602177,"date":"2023-01-28T07:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T13:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/28\/3-unique-benefits-of-vitamin-e-cnet\/"},"modified":"2023-01-28T07:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T13:48:54","slug":"3-unique-benefits-of-vitamin-e-cnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/28\/3-unique-benefits-of-vitamin-e-cnet\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Unique Benefits of Vitamin E     &#8211; CNET"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-component=\"lazyloadImages\">\n<p>Like many nutrients, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-e\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20E%20is%20a%20fat,%E2%80%9D%E2%80%94that%20can%20damage%20cells.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-component=\"externalLink\">vitamin E<\/a> is essential to human development and function. The vitamin includes eight compounds, but only one of those is used in the human body &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-e\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">alpha-tocopherol<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The benefits and drawbacks of vitamin E have been disputed over many years. So, what are the benefits of vitamin E, and what are the potential risks? We&#8217;ve done the research. Here are the benefits and drawbacks that are truly backed by science.<\/p>\n<h2>What is vitamin E?<\/h2>\n<p>Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods and is important to the human body in a variety of ways. Vitamin E, in the form of alpha-tocopherol, is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-e\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">powerful antioxidant<\/a> that works as a free-radical-fighting machine.<\/p>\n<p>While it is possible to meet daily vitamin E needs through food, oral and topical supplements are also available but should be used cautiously and according to directions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Adding vitamin E to your diet<\/h2>\n<figure section=\"shortcodeImage\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0cc36b0a49f9254e87d503027773a18292620fd5\/hub\/2023\/01\/13\/66130977-47b7-4ba9-b7fc-c72c5b18ed6f\/gettyimages-1080275050.jpg?auto=webp&#038;width=1200\" class alt=\"Vitamin E it's food sources\" height=\"802\" width=\"1200\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0cc36b0a49f9254e87d503027773a18292620fd5\/hub\/2023\/01\/13\/66130977-47b7-4ba9-b7fc-c72c5b18ed6f\/gettyimages-1080275050.jpg?auto=webp&#038;width=1200\"><\/span><figcaption><span><br \/>\n                                                    Getty Images\/yulka3ice\/iStock\/Getty Images Plus<br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nuts, seeds and vegetable oils top the list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">best sources<\/a>, but vitamin E can be found in many foods. Here are some excellent and versatile food choices to boost your vitamin E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asparagus<\/li>\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n<li>Boiled or raw spinach<\/li>\n<li>Dry roasted sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<li>Dry roasted almonds<\/li>\n<li>Dry roasted hazelnuts<\/li>\n<li>Kiwi<\/li>\n<li>Mango<\/li>\n<li>Peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin<\/li>\n<li>Red bell pepper<\/li>\n<li>Tomato<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Benefits of vitamin E<\/h2>\n<p>Vitamin E has been touted as offering many benefits to the human body. Some of those are inconclusive in terms of showing true benefit in scientific studies. Here are some vitamin E benefits that have science to back them up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>May lower blood pressure\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>High blood pressure (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/HYPERTENSIONAHA.119.14240\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">hypertension<\/a>) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12463106\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">Some studies<\/a> have shown that supplementing with vitamin E can help to lower blood pressure, though the results were not as favorable for those with severe high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although results are mixed on the relationship between vitamin E supplementation and cardiovascular disease, a study that followed 40,000 healthy women for 10 years found that those who supplemented vitamin E had a 24% lower risk of death by a cardiac event. The results were not as positive for those at high risk or who already had heart disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Fights free radicals<\/h3>\n<p>Vitamin E is known to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3249911\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">battle free radicals<\/a> and protect cells from their damage; fewer free radicals can mean several good things for the human body.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cellular damage due to free radicals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3249911\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">increases the risk for various health issues<\/a> like cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disease, cataracts and cancer. Antioxidants that fight free radicals, like vitamin E, also fight those chronic conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A bonus? Vitamin E&#8217;s contribution to free radical reduction also reduces skin damage from UV exposure. Less skin damage means a more youthful glow, and who doesn&#8217;t want that?<\/p>\n<p>Its anti-inflammatory effects also help to reduce symptoms in chronic inflammatory skin conditions like dermatitis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Can improve PMS symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4815371\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">80% to 90% of women<\/a> experience some degree of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/8-ways-to-ease-menstrual-cramps-naturally\/\">premenstrual syndrome<\/a>\u00a0during their reproductive years. For some, PMS is painful and disruptive to daily life. Vitamin E may bring some respite if you are one of the 80% to 90%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4815371\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">Studies show<\/a> that supplementing vitamin E with vitamin D may be an effective way to reduce PMS symptoms like cramping, anxiety and cravings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Drawbacks to vitamin E supplements<\/h2>\n<p>As with any supplement, vitamin E should be used according to instructions and with caution.<\/p>\n<h3>Avoid too much of a good thing<\/h3>\n<p>Being fat-soluble is not a bad thing. But too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E dissolve in fat, as opposed to water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C. That means that vitamin E can be stored in your body&#8217;s fat tissues and liver for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/fat-soluble-vitamins-vs-water-soluble-vitamins\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">up to six months<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since most of our vitamin E needs can be met through food, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-e\/art-20364144\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">high doses of vitamin E are rarely needed<\/a> and can cause serious health conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>You may experience side effects<\/h3>\n<p>When taken in small doses, vitamin E rarely causes any negative side effects. However, this is not the case for everyone. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-e\/art-20364144\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">side effects<\/a> to watch out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Rash<\/li>\n<li>Stomach cramps<\/li>\n<li>Weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>May cause or worsen certain health conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Before supplementing or increasing your dietary intake of vitamin E, consider the following health conditions that could be caused or worsened by vitamin E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prostate cancer<\/strong>: Though further research is limited, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21990298\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">trial study of 35,533 healthy men<\/a> concluded that dietary supplementation with vitamin E caused a significant increase in prostate cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heart disease:<\/strong> Though there is no research to suggest vitamin E causes heart disease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/61462-a-systematic-review-of-effects-of-vitamin-e-on-the-cardiovascular-system#:~:text=Some%20studies%20also%20suggested%20that,supplementation%20for%20cardiovascular%20risk%20prevention\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">some research<\/a> does suggest that vitamin E may worsen the condition and increase the risk of death by heart attack or stroke.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hemorrhage:<\/strong> High doses of vitamin E have been shown to cause bleeding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2974412\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">increase the risk for hemorrhagic stroke<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/vitamin-e-supplements-not-recommended-for-those-with-diabetes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">Current information<\/a> supports discouraging people with diabetes from supplementing with vitamin E.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>May interact with certain drugs<\/h3>\n<p>If you are taking any prescription medications or supplements, check with your medical provider before supplementing with vitamin E. Vitamin E may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-e\/art-20364144\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-component=\"externalLink\">counteract the effectiveness of some drugs or supplements<\/a> like vitamin K, statins, niacin, blood thinners, anti-platelet drugs or even chemotherapy drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Can vitamin E be taken daily?<\/h2>\n<figure section=\"shortcodeImage\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/24a857737b49c731267f8054a6369d9ec22fd585\/hub\/2022\/10\/07\/cb9f5ee0-76f8-4f47-a6e7-555d853c822e\/gettyimages-1208523201.jpg?auto=webp&#038;width=1200\" class alt=\"Vitamin D supplements on a wooden spoon, some have spilled onto the table.\" height=\"801\" width=\"1200\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/24a857737b49c731267f8054a6369d9ec22fd585\/hub\/2022\/10\/07\/cb9f5ee0-76f8-4f47-a6e7-555d853c822e\/gettyimages-1208523201.jpg?auto=webp&#038;width=1200\"><\/span><figcaption><span><br \/>\n                                                    Pakin Songmor\/Getty Images<br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For adults, the recommended daily amount of vitamin E is 15 mg. It takes only a small amount of the right foods to reach 15 mg. For example, there is 7.4 mg of vitamin E in one ounce of sunflower seeds and 7.3 mg per one ounce of almonds. Either of those will bring you to around 49% of your daily need for vitamin E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since vitamin E is so accessible in food, and in this case, more is not better, supplementing is not often needed. However, if you&#8217;re unable to get the recommended daily amount through food, you should limit your supplementation to 15 mg or less per day to achieve the full benefits of vitamin E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re taking any other supplements or drugs, be sure to consult with your medical provider before taking vitamin E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <em>The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.<\/em>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/3-unique-benefits-of-vitamin-e\/#ftag=CAD590a51e\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Ashlee Tilford<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many nutrients, vitamin E is essential to human development and function. The vitamin includes eight compounds, but only one of those is used in the human body &#8212; alpha-tocopherol.\u00a0The benefits and drawbacks of vitamin E have been disputed over many years. So, what are the benefits of vitamin E, and what are the potential<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":602178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26463,46,22397],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-602177","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-benefits","8":"category-technology","9":"category-unique"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602177"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602177\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/602178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}