Vitamin E supplementation as an antioxidant that, at the least, can help prevent damaging lipid oxidation and some of the health concerns associated with it.The trial involved 22 runners who performed in a 50km 'ultramarathon'. Half of the runners were given daily supplements of 1,000 milligrams vitamin C and 400 international units of vitamin E for six weeks prior to the race, while the other half ate only their normal, healthy diet.An analysis of biomarkers in the control group showed significant increases in lipid peroxidation following the race - these biomarkers were at levels that are often seen after someone has had a heart attack. The runners taking vitamins C and E were comparatively normal."This study clearly showed that supplementation with these antioxidant vitamins could help prevent the significant levels of lipid oxidation that are associated with intense exercise," said Angela Mastaloudis, co-author on the study.She added that the people who did not take supplements but had a vitamin E intake around the amount recommended by US health authorities did not gain those protective benefits.The findings may have ramifications far beyond people who undergo unusual exercise regimens. Oxidative stress and higher levels of lipid oxidation are seen in a wide range of health problems, ranging from diabetes to heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, smoking and even obesity, the researchers said.
Conclusion: 400 IU probably, but since it can be toxic in large quantities, BE CAREFUL! I personally took 400 IU for a while and felt GREAT.
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This is a great article. I’m glad to have found it and will monitor my vitamin E intake much more closely. I just saw a new film that speaks for the health conscience aspect of society called How to Live Forever. Mark Wexler’s documentary is enlightening shows how aging is affected by medicines, vitamins, and exercise. The film takes from life experience as well as leading researchers in ageing science. http://www.liveforevermovie.com/
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