Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Vitamin E
What is it?
A fat soluble vitamin. A generic term for a group of related compounds called tocopherols, which occur in four major forms: alpha, beta, gamma and delta-tocopherols.
What does it do?
Its basic function is to protect cell membranes. Also helps the body to use selenium and vitamin K.
Common Uses
Helps to protect against heart disease, certain cancers and various other chronic ailments. May delay or prevent cataracts, enhances the immune system, protects against toxins from cigarette smoke and other pollutants, aids in skin healing.
Dosage
250 to 500mg a day in capsule or tablet form. Good food sources are: oils, mayonnaise, fortified breakfast cereals, nuts, margarine, wheat germ, peanut butter.
Caution
People on prescription anti-coagulants or aspirin should consult their doctor before using vitamin E. Do not take vitamin E two days before or after surgery.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.