Vitamin E in canola and other oils hurts lungs
(Northwestern University) A large new study upends our understanding of vitamin E and ties increasing consumption of supposedly healthy, vitamin E-rich oils -- canola, soybean and corn -- to the rising incidence of lung inflammation and, possibly, asthma. The good news: vitamin E in olive and sunflower oils improves lungs. The study shows drastically different health effects of vitamin E depending on its form: gamma-tocopherol in soybean, canola and corn oil and alpha-tocopherol in olive and sunflower oils. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 20, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Baseline Selenium Status and Effects of Selenium and Vitamin EBaseline Selenium Status and Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E
What amount of vitamin E and selenium should men consume to reduce prostate cancer risk? Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Does Vitamin E Halt Alzheimer's Disease?
I understand that taking vitamin E can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. If true, how much is recommended? Can taking vitamin E prevent Alzheimer's? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - March 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin E, Selenium Supplements Might Double Chances of Prostate Cancer
Title: Vitamin E, Selenium Supplements Might Double Chances of Prostate CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/21/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/24/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - February 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Selenium, vitamin E supplements can increase risk of prostate cancer in some men
High-dose supplementation with both the trace element selenium and vitamin E increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. But importantly, this risk depends upon a man’s selenium status before taking the supplements. "Men using these supplements should stop, period. Neither selenium nor vitamin E supplementation confers any known benefits -- only risks," the lead author stated. "While there appear to be no risks from taking a standard multivitamin, the effects of high-dose single supplements are unpredictable, complex and often harmful. There are optimal levels, and these are often the levels obtained from a healthfu...
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Selenium and vitamin E supplements can increase risk of prostate cancer in some men
(Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) A multi-center study led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that high-dose supplementation with both the trace element selenium and vitamin E increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. But importantly, this risk depends upon a man's selenium status before taking the supplements. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 21, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Premenstrual Syndrome
Whilst it is extremely rare for a woman to have a hysterectomy due to Premenstrual Syndrome alone, it can be a contributing factor in overall gynaecological health. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (also known as Premenstrual Tension or PMT) is the name given to the physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms that can occur in the two weeks before a woman’s monthly period.
It is estimated that almost all women of child-bearing age have some premenstrual symptoms, although it is usually at its worst between the late 20’s and early 40’s. About one woman in every 20 with PMS gets symptoms which are severe en...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 10, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health PMDD pms Source Type: news
Premenstrual Syndrome
Whilst it is extremely rare for a woman to have a hysterectomy due to Premenstrual Syndrome alone, it can be a contributing factor in overall gynaecological health. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (also known as Premenstrual Tension or PMT) is the name given to the physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms that can occur in the two weeks before a woman’s monthly period.
It is estimated that almost all women of child-bearing age have some premenstrual symptoms, although it is usually at its worst between the late 20’s and early 40’s. About one woman in every 20 with PMS gets symptoms which are severe en...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 10, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health PMDD pms Source Type: news
Vitamin E Slows Decline in Alzheimer's (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Older veterans with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who took vitamin E supplements in a randomized trial showed less progression of functional impairment, researchers said. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - January 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Vitamin E May Slow Functional Decline in Mild Alzheimer's Vitamin E May Slow Functional Decline in Mild Alzheimer's
A new study finds vitamin E slows functional decline and reduces caregiver burden in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. No benefit was seen with memantine. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Vitamin E has potential benefits for people with Alzheimer's, says study
A daily dose of vitamin E could help people with dementia carry out everyday tasks for longer, according to a study published on Tuesday 31 December in the journal JAMA. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 2, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Could vitamin E slow dementia?
Conclusion
This was a well-conducted randomised controlled trial with a relatively long follow-up period (average two years). The aim was to see whether adding treatment with either a vitamin E supplement, memantine, or the combination, improved functional ability in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. And who were also already receiving treatment with licensed acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs.
The study found a small though statistically significant difference in the decline of ability to carry out daily tasks in people taking vitamin E compared to placebo. There was also a corresponding small differ...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
Daily High-Dose Vitamin E Might Delay Alzheimer's
Title: Daily High-Dose Vitamin E Might Delay Alzheimer'sCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/31/2013 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/2/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer)
Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - January 2, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Vitamin E Supplementation Linked to Better Functional Outcomes in Alzheimer's Patients (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Vitamin E supplementation is associated with slower functional decline among patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer disease, according to a JAMA study.Over 600 Veterans Affairs patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's who were taking an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 2, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
