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'''Hypervitaminosis E''' is a state of ] toxicity. '''Hypervitaminosis E''' is a state of ] toxicity.
Because vitamin E can act as an ] and may increase the risk of bleeding problems, many agencies have set an upper ] (UL) for vitamin E at 1,000&nbsp;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 potentiate the antiplatelet 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 vitamin K deficiency. Because vitamin E can act as an ] and may increase the risk of bleeding problems, many agencies have set a ] for vitamin E at 1,000&nbsp;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 potentiate the antiplatelet 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 vitamin K deficiency.


== Symptoms and presentation == == Symptoms and presentation ==

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Medical condition
Hypervitaminosis E

Hypervitaminosis E is a state of vitamin E toxicity. Because 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 potentiate 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.

Symptoms and presentation

  • Blotchy skin
  • Increased bleeding
  • Increased triglycerides
  • Decreased production of thyroid hormones
  • Decreased activity of vitamin K
  • Increased hemorrhaging from aspirin or anti-coagulant medications

See also

References

  1. Vitamin E Fact sheet

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