Aspirin study - Vitamin E
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We used natural source vitamin E in the trial, because of the thought it would have greater bioavailability at a given dose. Thus we were able to use 600IU every other day, and have the same blood levels as a higher dose of synthetic vitamin E.
Vicki Kushner wrote:
Dear Dr. Buring:
In the New York Times this morning, I read with interest the possibility that aspirin may reduce risk one type of stroke in women.
I understand participants also took Vitamin E which had no impact. I would like to ask 2 questions please:
Exactly what kind of vitamin E did the participants take? Did they take the synthetic vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) which have been used in some large scale trials and is sold in most pharmacies - or did they take Vitamin E from a natural source (alpha-tocopherol or gamma-tocopherol)?
Can you please tell me how you made the decision in the beginning as to what form of Vitamin E to use?
Thank you for answering these two brief questions.
Sincerely,
Vicki Kushner
NHM Research & Executive Virtual Assistance
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