Micronutrients & recovery
Among men, higher consumption of vitamin E supplements is not associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
If you are a man, taking high-dose vitamin E supplements (400 IU or more daily) will not lower your risk of heart disease. The study of health professionals showed no significant benefit. Do not rely on supplements for heart protection; instead, focus on a balanced diet rich in natural sources of vitamin E, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
In this prospective study of men, higher intake of vitamin E supplements was not associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort study (Health Professionals Follow-up Study) with long follow-up and adjustment for confounders.
Source
Vitamin E Consumption and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men
Eric B. Rimm et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1993
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