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[Vitamin E and excessive bleeding].

Nanna Reiter1, Bo Jönsson, Erik Jansen

  • 1H:S Rigshospitalet, HovedOrtoCenteret, Anaestesiafdelingen. nannareiter@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|December 13, 2005
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High-dose vitamin E supplementation may increase risks of excessive bleeding after surgery. This case highlights the potential dangers of exceeding recommended vitamin E intake, impacting platelet function.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant crucial for various physiological processes.
  • Recommended daily intake of vitamin E is 8-10 mg; however, supra-physiological doses are sometimes used for purported health benefits.
  • Surgical patients may be unaware of potential risks associated with high-dose vitamin E supplementation.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old woman presented with excessive bleeding following breast surgery.
  • Preoperatively, the patient was consuming 500 mg of vitamin E daily, significantly exceeding the recommended intake.
  • Standard coagulation tests, including prothrombin time index, activated partial thromboplastin time, and platelet count, were within normal limits.

Findings:

  • Excessive postoperative bleeding in this case is hypothesized to be linked to high-dose vitamin E intake.

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  • Vitamin E may inhibit protein kinase C, a key enzyme involved in platelet adhesion.
  • This inhibition can lead to impaired platelet aggregation and increased bleeding tendency.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should inquire about all supplement use, including high-dose vitamins, in preoperative assessments.
    • Understanding the potential pro-hemorrhagic effects of supra-physiological vitamin E doses is critical for patient safety.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and clinical significance of vitamin E's impact on hemostasis.