Also known as: tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tocopheryl acid succinate, tocopheryl succinate.
Potential uses: Vitamin E is used to lower the risk of and treat heart disease and possibly reduce cancer risk. It is also used to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, associated with treatments for breast cancer. Used as a cream or oil, vitamin E may be used to reduce the skin irritation caused by radiation.
Usual dose: 200 to 400 international units is the generally recommended daily...
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Source: First DataBank
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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