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Posted 7/24/2005 5:00 PM (GMT -6)
"Women's Health Study Finds Vitamin E Does Not Protect Women from Heart Attack, Stoke, or Cancer

 

Vitamin E supplements do not protect healthy women against heart attacks and stroke, according to new results from the Women’s Health Study, a long-term clinical trial of the effect of vitamin E and aspirin on both the prevention of cardiovascular disease and of cancer."

 

The Women’s Health Study was conducted between 1992 and 2004."

http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jul2005/nhlbi-05.htm 

Do you take Vitamin E?

Posted 7/24/2005 5:08 PM (GMT -6)
How Much Vitamin E Do We Need?

 

"A recent scientific analysis raised questions about whether high doses of vitamin E supplements might increase the risk of dying.(28) The authors gathered and re-analyzed data from 19 clinical trials of vitamin E, including the GISSI and HOPE studies; they found a higher rate of death in trials where patients consumed more than 400 IU of supplements per day.  While the data are sparse and conflicting, evidence from some observational studies suggests that at least 400 IU of vitamin E per day, and possibly more, are needed for optimal health."

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamins.html

Posted 7/24/2005 5:17 PM (GMT -6)
I hope this gives everyone some 'food' for thought and Please add your ideas and opinions here! 

 

I take a multivitamin and I make sure that it doesn't contain any more than 400 IU's of Vitamin E.  I always have.  Back in my nutritional class in 1976-77, it was what seemed to be recommended then, so I've sort of just 'stuck' with it...  yeah

 

In an ideal world, we would be getting all the vitamins that we need solely from our diets each day, however that isn't always possible with today's fast life style.  So be careful what and how much you are taking when it comes to Vitamins and Minerals, as more isn't always better!

 

Hugs, Teri tongue

Posted 7/28/2005 12:21 PM (GMT -6)
Miss Teri--

 

My cardio took my OFF vitamin "E"--  I used to take it for my heart--

I still take COQ10,flaxseed oil, vitamin C besides all the other  meds they make me take!

 

Posted 7/28/2005 4:52 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Star!!  I'm glad to hear you and your Dr.'s are on top of things!  How have you been feeling??

 

Take care of yourself, and if you get a chance, please stop in tonight, or on any Thursday for a Heart Chat!

 

Big Hugs, Teri tongue

xoxoxo

Posted 7/29/2005 5:40 PM (GMT -6)
Teri I am like yu only vitamin e in my multi which I take every othr day but I do take Co Enzyme Q-10, fish and flax oil too on the days I donot take my multi. It disagrees with me by makeing me sweat more .The multi with Vitamin E in it I might lok for one with less vitamin e

Heidi

Posted 8/3/2005 12:49 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Teri--

 

Sorry I missed the chat--I didn't forget I was tied up with another important matter  (my septic backed up YUK!)  Just like a clogged artery!  Course I guess they don't back up !  It took two days  a backhoe and alot of work but found the "blockage" fixed it and now we are running smooth!  Hope to be there NEXT TIME for SURE!!!

 

I am still SOB when I walk  have minor cp now and again see my pcp next Tuesday- my cardio in Sept  unless the need becomes urgent before then!

 

How are you feeling??

Posted 8/3/2005 12:55 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Star! tongue

 

Sorry to hear about your septic tank - yuck is right! lol  I know, cuz my folks had one of those as well! :)

 

I'm doing okay! - and I look foreward to seeing you in chat Thursday! yeah

 

Hugs, Teri tongue

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