Vitamin E Flashcards
1
Q
What does Vitamin E (Tocopherol) do?
A
Antioxidant
Protects against LDL and polyunsaturated fat oxidation
2
Q
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) sources
A
Sunflower oil, wheat germ, soybean, corn oil, meat, nuts, cereal, fruits, and vegetables
3
Q
When does Vitamin E (Tocopherol) deficiency occur?
A
In severe and prolonged malabsorptive cases
4
Q
How does Vitmain E (Tocopherol) deficiency present?
A
Peripheral neuropathy, skeletal myopathy, pigment retinopathy
May have favorable effects in NASH
TOXICITY: Can affect platelet aggregation (watch with Coumadin)
5
Q
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) deficiency treatment
A
Alpha Tocopherol 800-1200mg po/day or
Vitamin E 15mg/dl for adults
