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Vitamin E effect on symptoms and laboratory values in the elderly.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Vitamin E supplementation showed minimal impact on common health issues in the elderly. Few differences were observed in clinical disorders or blood tests between vitamin E users and non-users.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Elderly populations often use dietary supplements like vitamin E.
- Understanding the health effects of vitamin E in older adults is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of vitamin E use on medical conditions and laboratory results in elderly individuals.
- To assess if vitamin E predisposes users to specific health disorders.
Main Methods:
- A large cohort of elderly individuals (369 vitamin E users, 1,861 non-users) was studied over two years.
- Data on clinical disorders and laboratory parameters were collected via standardized questionnaires and tests.
- Statistical analysis was performed, adjusting for age and sex.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in reported clinical disorders were found between vitamin E users and controls, except for increased shortness of breath and angina in male vitamin E users.
- No significant differences were observed in hematologic parameters between the groups.
- A significant difference was noted in serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) levels in men who used vitamin E.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin E use in this elderly cohort had a limited effect on most clinical disorders and hematologic parameters.
- While some minor differences were observed (e.g., SGOT in men), overall, vitamin E appeared to have little influence on the health outcomes studied.