Taking Vitamin E May Increase the Risk of Stroke If you’ve been taking vitamin E supplements for their antioxidant power, hoping to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, you may want to reconsider. New research suggests you could be increasing your risk of suffering hemorrhagic stroke. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, involved [...]
When they say Vitamin E, are they just referring to the alpha tocopherol?
Is there a link to the research they're commenting on?
Both doctors say you can have a much greater impact on reducing your stroke risk by controlling your blood pressure, avoiding smoking, controlling your weight, and engaging in regular, moderate exercise.