Most Popular Brands: GNC Vitamin E
Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism. It is the collective name for a set of 8 related tocopherols and tocotrienols, fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant properties.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 36 |
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2 | |||
| Treat Parkinson's | 18 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Doctor's recommendation | 1 | 0 | |||||
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Assistive communication | 1 | 0 |
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Vitamin E. See all 14 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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Other
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3 | 43% |
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Doctor's advice
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2 | 29% |
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Personal research
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1 | 14% |
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Side effects too severe
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1 | 14% |
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Report created on November 24, 2009.