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On 20 May 2001, at 23:21, David Meigs wrote: > Kathyrene, (or all) > > At what level does Vitamin E become toxic? I have been looking all over > the net. I was taking 4 - 8,000 IU per day. Then 2 days ago I read > that too much can be toxic..... Is there a guideline until I can ask my > doc? > > David Meigs > Hi David, I'm a mechanic and I sorta started this thread so I feel a bit responsible.... I could ask "What prompted ya to take 8,000 IU / day without checkin' with yer medical professional?" but I won't......... Suffice that you should not gulp down a bottle full of Vitamin E capsules expecting the miracle cure in a day. The wisdom of the ancient Greeks applies here, as in so many instances, "Everything in moderation, nothing to excess." Vitamin E Toxicity http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3g.htm Safety Side effects associated with vitamin E supplements are exceedingly rare. Unlike other fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D and K, vitamin E is relatively non-toxic, even at doses of 1,000 or more percent of the current daily value (DV) of 30 IU (international units). A caution is advised, however, in those individuals at risk for prolonged bleeding, such as those taking anticoagulant medications, because vitamin E supplements can decrease blood clotting ability (reduced platelet aggregation) and prolong bleeding time. http://www.supplementwatch.com/sup-atoz/e/e.html Cheers ....... murray ******** [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn