what are the side effects of vitamin e?

Question

Taking B12 vitamins, any side effects to taking too many?

Answer 1

Vitamin E: Eating vitamin E in foods is not risky or harmful. In supplement form, however, high doses of vitamin E might increase the risk for bleeding and serious bleeding in the brain. High levels of vitamin E may also increase the risk of birth defects.

Answer 2

All the same: The extra vitamins, minerals and iron that are required during pregnancy are all available in the appropriate amounts in any over the counter adult multivitamin. There is nothing extra special or better about a prenatal. A higher price does not mean it is better for you.

Answer 3

Take one: There are many brands of prenatal vitamins each with a slightly different compilation of vitamins. The best one to take is the one that you like. Folate (folic acid) in prenatal vitamins has been shows to prevent certain birth defects especially if taken before pregnancy. Find one you like and take it daily.

Answer 4

Look at ingredients: Avoid artificial colors, all will have 800 to 1, 000 mg of Folic Acid but the ones that have methyl folate (folic acid) help persons who metabolize folate (folic acid) differently. Also methyl cobalamine is the best b-12. Dha 200 mg a day is good for brain development. Vit d levels vary and the need for vit d varies . People experiencing more stress breakdown vit d. Taking additional vit d may be necessary.

Answer 5

Yes: If by diabetic vitamins you mean sugar-free than yes it is safe to take while pregnant.

Answer 6

Diabetic?: Never heard of a "diabetic" vitamin. Recommend good diabetic control and take a good prenatal vitamin designed for pregnancy. No other"vitamins" recommended unless you have a specific deficiency.

Answer 7

No evidence of risk: A report in int j fertil. 1985;30(1):85-7 reports that there is no evidence that artificial sweeteners harm a fetus. Some of these do not even cross the placenta (aspartame) the report can be easily found on pubmed and you can read it in full but there might be more risk from dyes and fillers than the sweeteners. Discuss with your obstetrician if really concerned.

Answer 8

Yes: Some yes. You need to ask your pharmacist about possible interactions between your medications and your prenatal vitamins.

Answer 9

Possibly: There are many medications and many components to prenatal vitamins. Many medications increase the need for certain vitamins and minerals and some are not absorbed well with certain minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium . You would have to look at the particular medication to determine if there is a negative or positive interaction.

Answer 10

Probably none: There are very many forms of these fat soluble vitamins, known as part of the group tocopherols. They are a good source of antioxidant activity and a decent, healthy diet will have enough of the amount your body will need. If you do take it as a supplementk don't bother with more than 400 iu daily--probably only need a tenth of that.

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