It was believed that vitamin E could help fight cancer, but recent research confirms that high doses of vitamin E not only reduce but increase the risk of developing cancer. This is especially true for cancer of the brain or prostate, Kamilya Tabeeva, a specialist in preventive and anti-aging medicine and endocrinologist at the European Medical Center (EMC), told socialbites.ca.
“The results of the studies are based on a comparison of the risk of malignancy in patients receiving and not receiving vitamin E therapy. The first group was at higher risk than the second. But special studies have not confirmed the link of vitamin E with cancer, ”said Tabeeva.
According to him, it has also been proven that long-term and large amounts of vitamin E use can increase the risk of bleeding. High doses are considered 400-800 mg per day, and very high – 1000 mg / day.
“However, in moderate doses vitamin E is vital, acting as an antioxidant: it prevents peroxidation in the body and protects cell membranes,” said the endocrinologist.
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