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Vitamin E is an important nutrient that is widely used in the fields of disease prevention, disease treatment and anti-aging. However, while we are fully aware of vitamin E, we also need to pay attention not to abuse it to avoid negative effects on the human body.
Vitamin E, chemically known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It has a variety of roles in the human body, especially in the antioxidant process. Vitamin E can scavenge free radicals, reduce cell oxidative damage, maintain the integrity of cell membranes, and help maintain human health.
First of all, vitamin E plays an important role in preventing disease. Through antioxidant effect, it can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are a major health problem in contemporary society, and vitamin E is an effective means to solve this problem. Studies have shown that appropriate vitamin E supplementation can reduce LDL oxidation and reduce blood cholesterol content, thereby reducing the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Secondly, vitamin E has also shown good results in the field of ** diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that vitamin E has the effect of invigorating blood and dissipating blood stasis and regulating qi and blood. In stroke, cerebral infarction, coronary heart disease and other circulatory disorders, vitamin E is often used as an adjuvant drug. In addition, vitamin E can also strengthen immune function, improve the body's immunity, and also have a positive effect on improving the body's immunity and preventing infection.
However, despite its many benefits, vitamin E should not be abused blindly. Some people mistakenly believe that the higher the dose of vitamin E, the better the effect, so they take vitamin E in large quantities. Such abusive behavior can be harmful. First of all, long-term supplementation with large amounts of vitamin E may lead to an overdose of vitamin E, which can lead to toxicity. There have been clinical reports of cases caused by vitamin E overdose, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, gastrointestinal bleeding, fatigue, etc. Second, vitamin E has an anticoagulant effect, and for patients who are taking anticoagulant drugs, excessive vitamin E intake may reduce the efficacy of anticoagulant drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Therefore, we should be cautious about the use of vitamin E. First of all, we should maintain a moderate intake. The recommended intake of vitamin E is based on the individual's specific situation, and in general, the daily intake should be between 15 mg and 20 mg. Secondly, we should pay attention to the adjustment of dietary structure, through a balanced diet and a variety of food intake, you can better obtain vitamin E. Adhere to a scientific diet and consume rich vegetable oils, nuts, legumes and other foods to help vitamin E intake.
In summary, vitamin E plays an important role in disease prevention, disease treatment and anti-aging, but it should not be abused. We should maintain a moderate intake, pay attention to a scientific diet, and avoid the negative impact on health caused by the abuse of a large amount of vitamin E.
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