Whats the RDA for vitamin E?
A. The vitamin E RDA is about 15 units per day. It’s quite possible that higher amounts could be more beneficial. Q. Hi Dr. Sahelian, How are you? I hope all is well. I’m hoping you could help me for an article I’m writing on anti-aging antioxidants for Remedies magazine. I’m looking for someone to comment on vitamin E. Since there is so much information (and misinformation) out there, I was wondering if you could just offer a comment or two on your stance on vitamin E. Does it work/not work, is it safe/unsafe? What role, if any, does it play in anti-aging? I’d appreciate any help you could give me. A. There is no proof as of now, that supplementing with vitamin E has anti-aging benefits, but most of the research points to the possibility that vitamin E supplements could have health improving benefits, and maybe reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The ideal dosage and frequency of intake is currently not known. Research does point to the fact that high doses may be counterprod