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| '''Hypervitaminosis E''' is a state of ] toxicity. Since vitamin E can act as an ]{{Citation needed|reason=not reflected in the medical literature, this is speculation|date=June 2017}} and may increase the risk of bleeding problems, many agencies have set a ] for vitamin E at 1,000 mg (1,500 IU) per day.<ref name="GOVe"></ref> This UL was established due to an increased incidence of hemorrhaging with higher doses of supplemental vitamin E. Doses of vitamin E above the UL can also magnify the ] effects of certain drugs such as anti-coagulant medications and ], which can cause life-threatening symptoms in ill patients. Hypervitaminosis E may also counteract ], leading to a ]. | '''Hypervitaminosis E''' is a theoretical state of ] toxicity. Since vitamin E can act as an ]{{Citation needed|reason=not reflected in the medical literature, this is speculation|date=June 2017}} and may increase the risk of bleeding problems, many agencies have set a ] for vitamin E at 1,000 mg (1,500 IU) per day.<ref name="GOVe"></ref> This UL was established due to an increased incidence of hemorrhaging with higher doses of supplemental vitamin E{{Citation needed|reason=not reflected in the medical literature, this is speculation|date=Feb 2018}}. Doses of vitamin E above the UL can also magnify the ] effects of certain drugs such as anti-coagulant medications and ], which can cause life-threatening symptoms in ill patients. Hypervitaminosis E may also counteract ], leading to a ]{{Citation needed|reason=not reflected in the medical literature, this is speculation|date=Feb 2018}}. | ||
| It should be stressed that this is a hypothetical condition, no case studies exist in the medical literature of vitamin E poisoning. | |||
| ==Signs and symptoms== | ==Signs and symptoms== | ||
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Hypervitaminosis E is a theoretical state of vitamin E toxicity. Since vitamin E can act as an anticoagulant and may increase the risk of bleeding problems, many agencies have set a tolerable upper intake levels (UL) for vitamin E at 1,000 mg (1,500 IU) per day. This UL was established due to an increased incidence of hemorrhaging with higher doses of supplemental vitamin E. Doses of vitamin E above the UL can also magnify the antiplatelet effects of certain drugs such as anti-coagulant medications and aspirin, which can cause life-threatening symptoms in ill patients. Hypervitaminosis E may also counteract vitamin K, leading to a vitamin K deficiency.
It should be stressed that this is a hypothetical condition, no case studies exist in the medical literature of vitamin E poisoning.
Signs and symptoms
- Blotchy skin
- Increased bleeding
- Increased blood level of triglycerides
- Decreased production of thyroid hormones
- Decreased activity of vitamin K
- Increased bleeding from aspirin or anti-coagulant medications
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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