Re: Why does Vitamin E cause liver pain or fatigue?

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi,

> I know Vitamin E is part of the protocol, and Andy says you can take

> lots of it as long as its the right type.

>

> Every time I take Vitamin E (NOW Foods E-400 mixed tocopherals, or NOW

> Foods Gamma E), I start feeling tired and dopey after a few days. I

> try every couple of months. Last week I tried the E-400 again and the

> next day I had some liver pain.

>

> Anyone know why I am having problems with Vitamin E?

One thing to consider is whether you are sensitive to an ingredient.

You may be able to rule things out by comparing the ingredients to

other supplements you take without problems. Those NOW vit E products

have some unusual ingredients like carob and annatto.

If that's not the problem, you might have to start slowly. With

a couple of supplements I had to start with ridiculously small

amounts and work up gradually. You can pierce the capsule and try

a drop at a time.

> I take fish oil with most meals. (720mg EPA, 360mg DHA per meal).

>

> Should I avoid fish oil until I can tolerate Vitamin E?

I wouldn't worry about this in the short term.

> Are there any other lipid antioxidants I can try? I have increased my

Vitamin D.

> coenzyme Q10 dose (from 90mg/day to 240mg/day) and it may be helping

> with my energy.

>

That's a high dose and an expensive habit. If you haven't checked

some of the obvious reasons for low energy, such as adrenal fatigue

and diet, I would make sure you are doing what you can on those

fronts.

--

[Guest guest]

Could it be that you are using the synthetic form (dl-) of Vit E, rarther than

the natural form of Vit E (d-). If so, try the (d-) form ?

Hope it's going to help. Kai

----- Original Message -----

>

> Hi,

> I know Vitamin E is part of the protocol, and Andy says you can take

> lots of it as long as its the right type.

>

> Every time I take Vitamin E (NOW Foods E-400 mixed tocopherals, or NOW

> Foods Gamma E), I start feeling tired and dopey after a few days. I

> try every couple of months. Last week I tried the E-400 again and the

> next day I had some liver pain.

>

> Anyone know why I am having problems with Vitamin E?

One thing to consider is whether you are sensitive to an ingredient.

You may be able to rule things out by comparing the ingredients to

other supplements you take without problems. Those NOW vit E products

have some unusual ingredients like carob and annatto.

If that's not the problem, you might have to start slowly. With

a couple of supplements I had to start with ridiculously small

amounts and work up gradually. You can pierce the capsule and try

a drop at a time.

> I take fish oil with most meals. (720mg EPA, 360mg DHA per meal).

>

> Should I avoid fish oil until I can tolerate Vitamin E?

I wouldn't worry about this in the short term.

> Are there any other lipid antioxidants I can try? I have increased my

Vitamin D.

> coenzyme Q10 dose (from 90mg/day to 240mg/day) and it may be helping

> with my energy.

>

That's a high dose and an expensive habit. If you haven't checked

some of the obvious reasons for low energy, such as adrenal fatigue

and diet, I would make sure you are doing what you can on those

fronts.

--

[Guest guest]

Hi,

It has been awhile since I posted, but I have been lurking from time

to time. I hope this will help you.

Check out these two articles. It may help you understand better why

your vitamin E isn't working for you. Listen to your body. If it

doesn't want or like something, don't try to force it on your body.

http://vrp.com/articles.aspx?page=LIST&ProdID=2147&zType=2

http://vrp.com/articles.aspx?page=LIST&ProdID=2169&zType=2

Good luck.

Llamabb

>

> Hi,

> I know Vitamin E is part of the protocol, and Andy says you can take

> lots of it as long as its the right type.

>

> Every time I take Vitamin E (NOW Foods E-400 mixed tocopherals, or NOW

> Foods Gamma E), I start feeling tired and dopey after a few days. I

> try every couple of months. Last week I tried the E-400 again and the

> next day I had some liver pain.

>

> Anyone know why I am having problems with Vitamin E?

>

> I take fish oil with most meals. (720mg EPA, 360mg DHA per meal).

>

> Should I avoid fish oil until I can tolerate Vitamin E?

>

> Are there any other lipid antioxidants I can try? I have increased my

> coenzyme Q10 dose (from 90mg/day to 240mg/day) and it may be helping

> with my energy.

>