Question 1

how much is safe of vitamin e oil applied to skin? have a bottle that says 15, 000 iu. when putting on skin, is it absorbed the same as ingesting v.e?

Accepted Answer

Vit e skin: Yes , this is safe and is absorbed well by the skin.

Question 2

what is vitamin e good for?

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Many things: As an antioxidant, vit. E may protect against cancer & alzheimer's & is famous for preventing heart disease. Research is contradictory; negative studies often use synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol; studies done using natural e (d-alpha tocopherol) with mixed tocopherols have better results. Eating foods high in e gives the best outcome! see http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=nutrient&dbid=111.

Question 3

what is the source of vitamin e?

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Many foods!: Vitamin e refers to a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include both tocopherols. There are many forms of vitamin e, of which γ-tocopherol is the most common in the north american diet. γ-tocopherol can be found in corn oil, soybean oil, margarine and dressings, and eggs. In the north american diet, α-tocopherol, the most biologically active form of  e, found in sunflower& safflower oils.

Question 4

what food is high in vitamin e and c?

Accepted Answer

God made food: All the vitamins and minerals are found in natural foods that should constitute our diet, fruit and vegetables and some meat (we are omnivores because we possess canine teeth used by primitive man to tear chunks out of the meat). The trouble is that modern farming practices use phosphate fertilizer instead of manure (that recycled our essential minerals). So we probably need some supplements.

Question 5

what foods are high in vitamin e besides nuts?

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Several: Apricots, spinach, paprika, red chili powder, green olives, sunflower seeds, basil, and oregano.

Question 6

what is the benefits of eating vitamin e tablet?

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Benefits unclear: There is evidence vit e might prevent heart disease, cancer, macular degeneration & dementia but research has given mixed & conflicting results. One problem is many of the studies use synthetic e or just Alpha tocopherol, but only natural mixed tocopherols are likely beneficial.Better evidence for benefits of eating e-rich foods.See http://www.Hsph.Harvard.Edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-e/ & my comment:.

Question 7

should i be avoiding foods rich in vitamin e and k?

Accepted Answer

Only if on coumadin (warfarin): I can't think of any reason for anyone to  avoid foods rich in vitamin E (studies suggesting e is not safe used synthetic e- no evidence natural e is unsafe). 
Vitamin k is extremely beneficial but can interfere with coumadin (warfarin). But if on Coumadin (warfarin) you could still eat foods rich in vit. K & adjust dose accordingly. I do not like Coumadin (warfarin) partly because its effects on vit k- please see my comment.

Question 8

what are the benefits of vitamin e for younger men?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins : Are substances your body needs but can't make from your food. Humans don't have a need for "vitamin E" - so  it isn't a vitamin for us. Reports of the benefits of "vitamin E" are wildly exaggerated and are probably based on its effect on farm animals. Sorry

Question 9

does vitamin e oil go bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Being a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin e can go rancid.

Question 10

is expired vitamin e oil ok?

Accepted Answer

Get new: It's not that expensive, and any oil can become rancid over time. Best to get fresh.

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