Q: Which doctor do I consult if I need to find out more about Vitamin E and if I need to take a supplement?
A: It is best to consult a general physician.
Q: Do I need to take Vitamin E supplements?
A: It is best to take the natural form of Vitamin E that occurs in foods. Take a handful of nuts every day. Supplements are not required unless you have symptoms of deficiency.
Q: I suffer from constant tiredness and feeling unwell do I have Vitamin E Deficiency?
A: It is possible but it may also be due to other nutritional deficiency and may need further investigation. Please consult your doctor.
Q: How do I know if I have Vitamin E deficiency?
A: Clinically overt Vitamin deficiency is not common. However, if you suffer from chronic diarrhea with greasy looking stools consult a general physician for further work-up.
Q: Does Vitamin E have blood thinning property?
A: Yes. It has a blood thinning effect which can lead to problems when taken along with drugs such as warfarin.
Q: What happens if Vitamin E is taken along with a blood thinner such as warfarin?
A: It interacts with warfarin, used as a blood thinner and increases the risk of spontaneous bleeding and stroke.
Q: Is Vitamin E a water-soluble vitamin?
A: No. It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Q: What is the use of Vitamin E oil?
A: It is used on the skin to reduce wrinkles, stretch marks and as a moisturizer, to heal scars and to regulate the function of oil secreting glands in the skin.
