Vitamin E is an oil soluble substance, has powerful antioxidant properties, helps to slow down the aging process of cells, to strengthen the immune system and health of brain, blood vessels, eyes, skin. Health (NIH) said.
As a result, a person’s daily vitamin E requirement varies with age, in particular:
Children 0-6 months: need about 4 mg / day;
Children 7 to 12 months: need about 5 mg / day;
Children 1 to 3 years old: need about 6 mg / day;
Children 4 to 8 years old: need about 7 mg / day;
Children 9 to 13 years old: approximately 11 mg / day;
People 14 years and older: need about 15 mg / day;
Nursing women: need about 19 mg / day.
In addition, the NIH also recommends that to avoid poisoning, a person should not consume more than 1000 mg of vitamin E per day.
Vitamin E poisoning can lead to nausea, fatigue, and even death. At the same time, this vitamin, when taken in large doses, also acts as a coagulant. Therefore, those who are about to have surgery or dental treatment should consider before using.
