Things to note when using vitamin E that everyone needs to know
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that plays a very important role in human health and skin. Here's how to use vitamin E to ensure maximum benefits.
1. Vitamin E is known for its effects:
Anti-inflammatory, strong antioxidant, protects cells. Strengthens the immune system, helps regenerate skin. When combined with vitamin A, vitamin E can treat acne. Anti-aging. Supports the conception process...
Vitamin E is very good for the development of the fetus, reducing the risk of premature birth and miscarriage. In addition, pregnant women are often concerned about stretch marks, so vitamin E should also be used in women during this period. However, pregnancy is a very sensitive period for both mother and baby, so it should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid excess.
For beauty, vitamin E helps smooth the skin and prevents wrinkles. When lacking vitamin E, the skin will be dry, hair will be brittle and fall out easily... Therefore, vitamin E is a common ingredient in skin and hair care products. Especially in cases of frequent exposure to sunlight, sunburned skin will become dry and dark, losing elasticity.
Women over 30 years old have an increasingly fast aging rate, so their skin is prone to dark spots and wrinkles. Menopausal women may experience hot flashes and menstrual disorders. Proper vitamin E supplementation will help women improve this condition.
With the above roles, the following cases should use this nutrient: During sexual/childbearing age, dry skin condition, patients with high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, fatty liver, chronic inflammation, cysts, fibroids, people with a low-fat diet...
2. Use vitamin E properly:
Although vitamin E has such good effects, when used, it must be used correctly and in the right dose, and should not be abused. In the case of treatment, depending on the purpose of use, the amount of vitamin E that should be used for each person is different. For example:
- For dry skin, should use 180-400 IU/day.
- Use in fatty liver 800 IU/day (can be used with Omega-3).
- Pregnant women: Before or during the first 3 months of pregnancy should take 180 IU/day to prevent miscarriage and protect the fetus.
- For people with uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, vitamin E can reduce tumors and discomfort. Daily dose 800 IU.
- In case of irregular menstruation and menstrual cramps, vitamin E 400 IU/day should be used.
Note that you should not use high doses of vitamin E for a long time, do not use more than 800 IU/day. You should use it for 1-2 months, then stop for 1 month and use it again. To be effective, you should take it during or immediately after meals.
For beauty, vitamin E can be used in topical form, however it should be applied in a thin layer to avoid clogging pores.
Vitamin E can cause some side effects such as headache, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, mild rash. Some more serious conditions may occur such as: Abdominal pain, body weakness, digestive disorders, easy bruising, bleeding, affecting vision...
The above symptoms will disappear when you stop using vitamin E. If they do not improve after a period of stopping the drug, you should see a doctor to find the cause and get treatment.
Regarding the use of vitamin E for anti-aging, if you abuse too much vitamin E, it will have the opposite effect, making the aging process happen faster.
Do not use vitamin E at the same time as vitamin K, aspirin, estrogen...
