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Vitamin E Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease by 30-40%. A number of studies have associated lower rates of heart disease with higher vitamin E intake. One study showed that the incidence of heart disease was 30-40 percent lower among nurses with the highest intake of vitamin E from diet and supplements. The men who took vitamin E supplements reduced their risk of heart disease by 37 percent. A daily dose of 400-800 IU of natural vitamin E cut subsequent heart attacks in men with heart problems by an astonishing 77 percent.
Unfortunately, many Americans do not get enough vitamin E from their diet. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III) found that 27% of whites, 41% of African-Americans, 28% of Mexican Americans, and 32% of other had low levels of vitamin E. Low levels of vitamin E may increase the risk for heart disease and death from heart disease.
400 I.U.
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