Vitamin E Test

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What is a vitamin E test?

A vitamin E test measures the amount of vitamin E in your blood. Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol) is a nutrient that is important for many body processes. It helps your nerves and muscles work well, prevents blood clots, and boosts the immune system. Vitamin E is a type of antioxidant, a substance that protects cells from damage.

Most people get the right amount of vitamin E from their diet. Vitamin E is found naturally in many foods, including leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. If you have too little or too much vitamin E in your body, it can cause serious health problems.

What are the other names of Vitamin E?

Tocopherol test, alpha-tocopherol test, vitamin E serum

What is the Vitamin E test used for?

A vitamin E test may be used to;

• Find out if you are getting enough vitamin E on your diet
• Find out if you are absorbing enough vitamin E. Certain disorders cause problems with the way the body digests and uses nutrients, such as vitamin E.
• Check the vitamin E status of premature babies. Premature babies are at a higher risk of vitamin E deficiency, which can cause serious complications.
• Find out if you are getting too much vitamin E

You may need a vitamin E test if you have symptoms of vitamin E deficiency (not getting or absorbing enough vitamin E) or of vitamin E excess (getting too much vitamin E).

What are the symptoms of vitamin E deficiency?

Symptoms of a vitamin E deficiency include:

• Muscle weakness
• Slow reflexes
• Difficulty or unsteady walking
• Vision problems

Vitamin E deficiency is very rare in healthy people. Most of the time, vitamin E deficiency is caused by a condition where nutrients are not properly digested or absorbed. These include Crohn’s disease, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, and some rare genetic disorders. Vitamin E deficiency may also be caused by a very low-fat diet.

Symptoms of vitamin E excess include:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Fatigue

Vitamin E excess is also rare. It’s usually caused by taking too many vitamins. If not treated, excess vitamin E can lead to serious health problems, including an increased risk of stroke.

Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?

You will probably need to fast (not eat or drink) for 12–14 hours before the test.

What do the vitamin e test results mean?

A moderate amount of vitamin E means you are not getting or absorbing enough vitamin E. Your health care provider will probably order more tests to find out the cause. Vitamin E deficiency can be treated with vitamin supplements.

High vitamin E levels mean you are getting too much vitamin E. If you are using vitamin E supplements, you will need to stop taking them. Your health care provider may also prescribe other medicines to treat you.

Many people believe vitamin E supplements can help prevent certain disorders. But there is no solid evidence that vitamin E has any effect on heart disease, cancer, eye disease, or mental function. To learn more about vitamin supplements or any dietary supplements, talk to your health care provider.

Vitamin E Level Blood Test

Note:

• Overnight fasting may require
• Doctor’s prescription may be needed
• The normal reference range may vary depending on gender, age, health history, etc.

Also known as, vitamin e blood test, vitamin e lab test, vitamin e serum blood test, tocopherol test, alpha-tocopherol,

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