Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Has anyone been concerned about the amount of vitamin E children using Nordic Natural fish oil and carnaware are receiving? vit. E has been in the news lately with adverse affects noted for adults using larger doses relative to the RDA. I looked up RDA for 4-6 y/o and found 7 IU compared to the 171 IU my daughter is getting with 2 ProEFA and 1 EPA and 2 caps of carnaware daily. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 HI, I read your message and am going to start my son 3 1/2 on the ProEFA and was just wondering what the nutritionist told you concerning the VitE, etc... should we be more concerned? I am new to the group and don't have a lot of the ground information - but would appreciate your assistance. Thx, Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Kim, We too were concerned when we saw the news being released about Vit E. Having researched many supplement companies we turned to Shaklee for our supplements for our family and have seen great results. I am sending you an article that addresses the problems with the that report about Vit E. Hope this helps. Setting the Record Straight on Vitamin E A recently published report in the online edition of the ls of Internal Medicine (Nov. 10) alleges that high doses of Vitamin E may increase the risk for mortality, and the report has been widely disseminated this week by the media. The Council for Responsible Nutrition and other scientific experts disagree with the conclusions of the study which is the basis for this report. In addition, the National Institutes of Health and the Institute for Medicine, which sets the recommended daily allowance for vitamins in the United States, both state that Vitamin E is safe. Why the Study Is Flawed There are significant flaws and inaccuracies in this meta-analysis conducted by researchers from s Hopkins University. A meta-analysis is not a new study. It is simply a compilation of previously run large-scale clinical studies. Scientific experts have noted major problems with the authors¹ conclusions drawn from this meta-analysis, which ignored the vast majority of existing published studies, for the following reasons: * There was a bias in the selection of the studies to review. The researchers selected only 19 of the 2,170 studies available on Vitamin E * Eighteen of the 19 studies reviewed did not support the researchers¹ conclusions. The only study that did support their conclusions was a hormone replacement therapy study that examined the effects of using Vitamin E and estrogen in combination, which confuses the results of this study. * Less than half of the studies reviewed were done on Vitamin E alone. * Additionally, studies using higher than 400 IU were done on diseased populations, whereas studies using less than 400 IU were done on healthy people. * While the authors concluded that Vitamin E supplementation did not affect all-cause mortality (death risk), with no supporting data they recommended that people should not exceed a daily dose of 400 IU. * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Institute of Medicine, which sets recommended daily dietary guidelines for vitamin supplements, have identified the tolerable upper level of natural Vitamin E intake at 1500 IU/day for adults. The Institute of Medicine defines the upper limit as " the maximum intake of a nutrient that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects in almost all healthy individuals in the general population. " Dr. Blumberg, Associate Director of Tufts University¹s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, member of Shaklee¹s Scientific Advisory Board, and widely recognized nutrition expert, emphasized that the research used in the study looked at people already at high risk of death, which can¹t be used to determine what¹s good for healthy people. Dr. Blumberg also stated that ³these investigators selected 19 specific studies to analyze. In doing so, they also selected not to employ a vast number of studies that show no harm from Vitamin E and a great deal of benefit.² In reaching their conclusions, the authors ignored a huge body of research that supports the health benefits of Vitamin E supplementation. Vitamin E Is Safe and Effective There are more than 1,000 studies that support the safe and efficacious use of Vitamin E supplements, including several studies that were reviewed in this recent analysis. Research studies on Vitamin E supplements have linked the antioxidant to numerous health benefits including reduced progression of advanced age-related macular degeneration, reduced occurrence of cataracts, slowing the progression of Alzheimer¹s disease, slower progression of atherosclerosis, lower incidence of non-fatal myocardial infarction, and reduced incidence of upper respiratory infection, to name just a few. For instance: * 1993 supplementation with vitamin E was associated with a 30-40% reduced risk for coronary disease in a study of 90,000 nurses (Nurses Health Study; NEJM 328:1444-1449) * 1993 total vitamin E intake is inversely related to the risk of colon cancer; those with a highest vitamin E intake had the lowest incidence of colon cancer (Iowa Women¹s Health Study; Cancer Res:53:4230-4237) * 1994 Levels of vitamin E intake were inversely correlated with coronary deaths in both women and men in a large (>5000 people), long-term (14 year follow-up) Finnish study (Am. J. Epidemiol. 139:1180-1189). * 1997 A review of the literature concerning vitamin E and breast cancer concluded ³although epidemiologic study results have been inconsistent, further study of this nontoxic vitamin is warranted.² (Nutr. Cancer 27:109-117). * 2000 - supplementation with Vitamin E supplementation may prevent ischemic stroke in high risk hypertensive patients (Arch Neurol. 57:1503-1509; analysis of data from the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study) * 2004 protective effect of vitamin E supplementation on upper respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents (JAMA 292:828-836) * 2004 supplementation with vitamins E and C in combination is associated with reduced prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer Disease (Arch. Neurol. 61:82-88; this study is from s Hopkins) * FDA allows qualified health claim regarding ³consumption of antioxidants (including Vitamin E) and reduced risk of some forms of cancer.² This week¹s headlines aside, the preponderance of scientific and clinical data shows well-established benefits of Vitamin E for otherwise healthy individuals. Supplementation with vitamins, including Vitamin E, makes sense in support of a healthy lifestyle, and for people who desire nutritional insurance for the gaps left unfilled by the typical diet. For more information about the recent news on Vitamin E, please visit the Web site for the Council on Responsible Nutrition, which also questions the conclusions reached by the researchers. http://www.crnusa.org/PR04_1110CRNAIM.html > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:18 -0000 > From: " dksierra " <torres3@...> > Subject: Vitamin E in the news > > > > Has anyone been concerned about the amount of vitamin E children > using Nordic Natural fish oil and carnaware are receiving? vit. E > has been in the news lately with adverse affects noted for adults > using larger doses relative to the RDA. I looked up RDA for 4-6 y/o > and found 7 IU compared to the 171 IU my daughter is getting with 2 > ProEFA and 1 EPA and 2 caps of carnaware daily. > Kim > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thank you for posting the article on vit. E research; I have been gone a few days and am just now getting to read it. I had actually stopped giving her her supplements but am feeling better after reading your post. Thanks again Kim Setting the Record Straight on Vitamin E > > A recently published report in the online edition of the ls of Internal > Medicine (Nov. 10) alleges that high doses of Vitamin E may increase the > risk for mortality, and the report has been widely disseminated this week by > the media. The Council for Responsible Nutrition and other scientific > experts disagree with the conclusions of the study which is the basis for > this report. In addition, the National Institutes of Health and the > Institute for Medicine, which sets the recommended daily allowance for > vitamins in the United States, both state that Vitamin E is safe. > > Why the Study Is Flawed > There are significant flaws and inaccuracies in this meta-analysis conducted > by researchers from s Hopkins University. A meta-analysis is not a new > study. It is simply a compilation of previously run large-scale clinical > studies. Scientific experts have noted major problems with the authors¹ > conclusions drawn from this meta-analysis, which ignored the vast majority > of existing published studies, for the following reasons: > > * There was a bias in the selection of the studies to review. The > researchers selected only 19 of the 2,170 studies available on Vitamin E > * Eighteen of the 19 studies reviewed did not support the researchers¹ > conclusions. The only study that did support their conclusions was a hormone > replacement therapy study that examined the effects of using Vitamin E and > estrogen in combination, which confuses the results of this study. > * Less than half of the studies reviewed were done on Vitamin E alone. > * Additionally, studies using higher than 400 IU were done on diseased > populations, whereas studies using less than 400 IU were done on healthy > people. > * While the authors concluded that Vitamin E supplementation did not > affect all-cause mortality (death risk), with no supporting data they > recommended that people should not exceed a daily dose of 400 IU. > * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Institute of Medicine, > which sets recommended daily dietary guidelines for vitamin supplements, > have identified the tolerable upper level of natural Vitamin E intake at > 1500 IU/day for adults. The Institute of Medicine defines the upper limit > as " the maximum intake of a nutrient that is likely to pose no risk of > adverse health effects in almost all healthy individuals in the general > population. " > > Dr. Blumberg, Associate Director of Tufts University¹s Human > Nutrition Research Center on Aging, member of Shaklee¹s Scientific Advisory > Board, and widely recognized nutrition expert, emphasized that the research > used in the study looked at people already at high risk of death, which > can¹t be used to determine what¹s good for healthy people. > > Dr. Blumberg also stated that ³these investigators selected 19 specific > studies to analyze. In doing so, they also selected not to employ a vast > number of studies that show no harm from Vitamin E and a great deal of > benefit.² > > In reaching their conclusions, the authors ignored a huge body of research > that supports the health benefits of Vitamin E supplementation. > > Vitamin E Is Safe and Effective > There are more than 1,000 studies that support the safe and efficacious use > of Vitamin E supplements, including several studies that were reviewed in > this recent analysis. Research studies on Vitamin E supplements have linked > the antioxidant to numerous health benefits including reduced progression of > advanced age-related macular degeneration, reduced occurrence of cataracts, > slowing the progression of Alzheimer¹s disease, slower progression of > atherosclerosis, lower incidence of non-fatal myocardial infarction, and > reduced incidence of upper respiratory infection, to name just a few. > > For instance: > > * 1993 supplementation with vitamin E was associated with a 30- 40% > reduced risk for coronary disease in a study of 90,000 nurses (Nurses Health > Study; NEJM 328:1444-1449) > * 1993 total vitamin E intake is inversely related to the risk of colon > cancer; those with a highest vitamin E intake had the lowest incidence of > colon cancer (Iowa Women¹s Health Study; Cancer Res:53:4230-4237) > * 1994 Levels of vitamin E intake were inversely correlated with > coronary deaths in both women and men in a large (>5000 people), long-term > (14 year follow-up) Finnish study (Am. J. Epidemiol. 139:1180- 1189). > * 1997 A review of the literature concerning vitamin E and breast > cancer concluded ³although epidemiologic study results have been > inconsistent, further study of this nontoxic vitamin is warranted.² (Nutr. > Cancer 27:109-117). > * 2000 - supplementation with Vitamin E supplementation may prevent > ischemic stroke in high risk hypertensive patients (Arch Neurol. > 57:1503-1509; analysis of data from the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta- Carotene > Cancer Prevention Study) > * 2004 protective effect of vitamin E supplementation on upper > respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents (JAMA > 292:828-836) > * 2004 supplementation with vitamins E and C in combination is > associated with reduced prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer Disease (Arch. > Neurol. 61:82-88; this study is from s Hopkins) > * FDA allows qualified health claim regarding ³consumption of > antioxidants (including Vitamin E) and reduced risk of some forms of > cancer.² > > This week¹s headlines aside, the preponderance of scientific and clinical > data shows well-established benefits of Vitamin E for otherwise healthy > individuals. Supplementation with vitamins, including Vitamin E, makes sense > in support of a healthy lifestyle, and for people who desire nutritional > insurance for the gaps left unfilled by the typical diet. > > For more information about the recent news on Vitamin E, please visit > the Web site for the Council on Responsible Nutrition, which also questions > the conclusions reached by the researchers. > > http://www.crnusa.org/PR04_1110CRNAIM.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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