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Health Promotion and Dis-ease Prevention with Vitamins
Vitamin E and anti-oxidant combinations for health and anti-aging benefit
Using anti-oxidants is one of the most effective means of bringing about the regression and/or disappearance of cancer, according to a study done at Harvard's School of Dental Medicine.
Vitamin E is a first line defense against cancer by enhancing immunity, fighting free radicals, and preventing the formation of carcinogens in the intestine. (Tufts U. study)
Protein glycosylation in diabetics is prevented and triglyceride levels are lowered because of vitamin E of at least 100 IU daily. Orthomolecular medicine studies show that this needs to be 1600 IU daily.
U. Texas SW Medical Center showed that 800 IU vitamin E daily for 3 months showed reduction of LDL oxidation by 40 percent. Arterial blockage has shown to be reduced up to 60 percent in two years with vitamin E at 108 IU daily.
Harvard showed that vitamin E of 100 IU daily reduced heart dis-ease by 37 percent. The World Health Organization showed that vitamin E was more likely to prevent fatal heart attacks than lowering cholesterol.
Your right of access to vitamins at therapeutic levels is constantly at risk.
Vitamin E, according to other studies works very well with vitamin A, (beta-carotene), and vitamin C.
This combination in increased (more than RDA) intake may lead to a 50 to 70 percent reduction in cataracts.
Studies have shown that intake of up to 2000 IU daily of vitamin E is safe. Use natural, and not synthetic vitamins.
One Harvard physician found that doctor's who took 50 mg. of beta-carotene every other day had a significant increase in their natural killer cells. In a study at the University of Arizona a group of men and women, average age of 56 years, took 30 to 60 mg. daily of beta carotene and in 2 months had more natural killer cells, T cells, and activated lymphocytes. Studies show that beta carotene lowers risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, along with lowering arterial plaque. It helps skin and strengthens bones.
The combination has shown in scientific studies to reduce women's risk of stroke of 54 percent.
The combination lowers LDL and cholesterol safely, without the dangerous side effects of the statin drugs.
Low blood levels of vitamin E lead to a 50 percent higher risk of cancer in humans according to a large Finnish study.
1000 mg. daily vitamin C restores capillary strength in people with diabetes. Higher amounts as directed by your physician can lower your insulin requirements.
Vitamin C rejuvenates white blood cells. Death rates were lowered up to 35 percent in studies done at UCLA in 1992 using only 150 mg. daily of this anti-viral and anti-toxic vitamin.
Women with the highest intake of vitamin C had a 31 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer. High dose of vitamin C were linked with lower risk of cervical cancer according to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Vitamins E and C are safe across a broad range of intakes
John N Hathcock, Angelo Azzi, Jeffrey Blumberg, Tammy Bray, Annette Dickinson, Balz Frei, Ishwarlal Jialal, Carol S Johnston, Frank J Kelly, Klaus Kraemer, Lester Packer, Sampath
Parthasarathy, Helmut Sies, and Maret G Traber
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 81, No. 4, 736-745, April
2005
1 From the Council for Responsible Nutrition,
Washington, DC (JNH and AD); the University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland (AA); Tufts University,
Boston, MA (JB); Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (TB, BF, and MGT); the University
of California, Davis, Davis, CA (IJ); Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ (CSJ); King's College,
London, United Kingdom (FJK); BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany (KK); the University of Southern
California, Los Angeles, CA (LP); Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (SP); and Heinrich
Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany (HS).
A robust database shows that dietary supplements of vitamins E and C are safe for the general
population. Because these nutrients supply antioxidant and other functions for homeostasis
and protection against free radical damage, supplementation has been intensively studied.
Because of perceived benefits, many persons consume quantities of vitamins E and C well above
the recommended dietary allowances. As safety guidance, tolerable upper intake levels have been
established by the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, at 1000 mg for vitamin E
and 2000 mg for vitamin C in adults. Many clinical trials with these vitamins have involved
subjects with various diseases, and no consistent pattern of adverse effects has occurred at any
intake. Numerous studies of vitamin C supplementation have provided no pattern of
evidence to support concerns about safety other than occasional gastrointestinal upset or mild
diarrhea resulting from the osmotic effects of unabsorbed quantities of vitamin C. Evidence of
bleeding effects and other potential adverse effects of high vitamin E intakes in humans is
not convincing. Evidence of adverse effects of vitamin C that result from its effects on iron
absorption and metabolism has not been confirmed in clinical trials. Thus, we conclude from
clinical trial evidence that vitamin E supplements appear safe for most adults in
amounts 1600 IU (1073 mg RRR--tocopherol or the molar equivalent of its esters)
and that vitamin C supplements of 2000 mg/d are safe for most adults.
Copyright © 2005 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc.