vitamin e
i currently take 1 400 iu softgel each day (1333% of daily value)
from "prescription for nutritional healing"
vitamine e is an antioxidant that is important in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. it improves circulation, is necessary for tissue repair, and is useful in treating premenstrual symdrome... [snip] ... it reduces scarring from wounds, reduces blood pressure, aids in preventing cataracts... [snip] ... in addition, it promotes healthy skin and hair, and helps to prevent anemia...
goodness, i just learned something.. it also says, "if you take both vitamine e and iron supplements, take them at different times of the day." it sounds like iron can either *destroy* vitamin e or leave it intact, depending on which variety of iron you're taking.
vitamin e is also found in vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
i first discovered vitamin e after i had my carpal tunnel surgery in 2002. my orthopaedist said that to reduce scarring i could just puncture one softgel and rub the vitamin e directly onto the wound. when i read more about it (particularly the part about healthy hair, and --once again-- PMS) i decided to start taking supplements every day.
not a bad idea to try to fend off cancer, either. both cervical and breast cancer run in my family.
i generally buy the nature made brand, but only because you can earn points on their website when you purchase their products.
Posted by xta at August 28, 2004 03:57 PM | TrackBack