Problem description:
The elderly take 3 capsules of vitamin E (30mg) every day. What are the benefits if they take it for a long time? Are there any negative effects? Thank you.
Analysis:
The role of vitamin e
1. It is used as an antioxidant, and because it can accept oxygen, vitamin E helps to prevent the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids, so it can maintain the integrity of cell membranes.
2. It can protect vitamin A from oxidative damage and enhance its function.
3. Vitamin E and iodine compounds have been proved to prevent symptoms related to vitamin E deficiency.
4. Prevent the increase of lipid peroxide in blood.
5. Reduce the incidence of heart disease and coronary artery disease.
6. Vitamin E is a free radical, which can strengthen the immune response in the body.
7. Some research reports show that it is related to atrial cancer and anti-aging. But it has not been widely confirmed.
8. The function of preventing excessive platelet aggregation.
9. Improve the stability of erythrocyte membrane and erythrocyte synthesis.
10. Reduce the impact of air pollution, thereby reducing lung injury.
1 1 Maintain cell respiration.
12. Reduce the deposition of senile plaques.
It is helpful to prevent polyunsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids from being oxidized, maintain the integrity of cell membrane and protect vitamin A from oxidative damage. Both selenium and vitamin E can prevent lipid from oxidative damage. Although vitamin E is considered as an antioxidant, its real biochemical mechanism in the body is still unclear. Some people think that vitamin E can protect unsaturated fatty acids and other oxygen-sensitive substances from oxidation, such as vitamin A and vitamin C. Studies have shown that vitamin E can also inhibit platelet aggregation. Lack of vitamin E in adults will not cause special diseases, but premature infants may have irritability, edema, thrombosis and hemolytic anemia. Can be used for treating or preventing vitamin E deficiency. Some people try to use it to treat cancer, skin, leg cramps at night, impotence, heart disease, aging, premenstrual symptoms and improve athletes' ability.