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Optimal dose of vitamin E maximizes benefits, minimizes risk
November 27th, 2008
Vitamin E has been heralded for its ability to reduce the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and sudden death. Yet in some people, vitamin E causes bleeding. Scientists have known for more than 50 years that excess vitamin E promotes bleeding by interfering with vitamin K, which is essential in blood clotting. However, they haven't been able to pinpoint how the two vitamins interact. Nutrition researcher Maret Traber of Oregon State University reviews studies of possible explanations of the interaction in an article published recently in Nutrition Reviews. One of the most compelling studies of the benefits of vitamin E is the Women's Health Study, in which 40,000...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-27)
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