Vitamin E

[waltekar]

I have an underactive Thyroid and take Thyroxine and my Cholesterol is a little on the high side. I would like to take Vitamin E capsules, does anyone know any reason why I shouldn't please?

[Jillius]

I read in a magazine the other day that too much Vitamin E can cause heart disease, so maybe you should think about taking an Omega 3 capsule instead.

[waltekar]

Hi Jillius,
Thanks for that. The reason I wanted to take Vit E was because I am going on a long flight in August and I read that Vit E was good for jumpy leg syndrome, which is really worrying me, having to sit for so many hours.

[weeal]

Oooh I tried the Seven Seas Omega 3, and burped fishy smells all day, I couldnt take it.

For your long flight keep talking short walks and do the feet and leg exercised, they give you a wee chart thing to follow.

[waltekar]

OK thanks re the walking and excercises, just thought by getting something into the blood stream, it might take away that horrible pretty undescribable feeling that jumpy legs give you.

[smurfchops]

If you are on medication, have a word with your doc before taking vitamins. I know that with some medication, like Warfarin, you can't take any vitamins at all. Good luck and enjoy your flight. and holiday