What is Vitamin E?
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Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism. It is the collective name for a set of 8 related tocopherols and tocotrienols, fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant properties.
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How do members experience Vitamin E?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 571 | 114 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 291 | 76 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 54 | 19 | |
| Macular degeneration | 49 | 0 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 24 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bruising | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Hearing problems | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 244 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Aug 19, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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