Does Vitamin E Help Prevent Strokes and How Does It Impact Blood Thinning?

In summary, Vitamin E has been found to have beneficial effects on cerebral circulation and the risk of ischemic strokes at a minimum effective dose of 100IU/day. However, at a higher dose of 200IU/day, it has been shown to increase the risk of hemorrhagic strokes. It may be useful to include an anti-coagulant substance interaction table to better understand the potential interactions between different substances and their effects on blood thinning.
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Vitamin E (alpha-d-tocopherol) has been shown to prevent creeping arterial occlusion*, increasing cerebral circulation and decreasing the risk of ischemic strokes at a minimum effective dose of 100IU/day**. As a blood thinner (anti-coagulant) it has been shown to increase the risk of hemorrhagic strokes at a dose of 200IU/day***.

It would be useful to know exactly how much different substances thin the blood. Would it be necessary to include an anti-coagulant substance interaction table with this?

*http://www.fasebj.org/content/13/9/965.short
**http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/273/23/1849.short
***http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3998847.stm
 
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treehouse said:
It would be useful to know exactly how much different substances thin the blood. Would it be necessary to include an anti-coagulant substance interaction table with this?

I'm not sure what you mean, include it with what?

EDIT: I just read the thread title again. Are you asking if there is a standard way to measure coagulation? Because I'm pretty sure there is and the value is given as a standardised International Sensitivity Index Score
 
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FAQ: Does Vitamin E Help Prevent Strokes and How Does It Impact Blood Thinning?

What is a standard blood-thinning unit?

A standard blood-thinning unit (also known as an international unit or IU) is a standard measurement used to measure the potency of blood-thinning medications, such as heparin or warfarin. It is based on the amount of a specific substance needed to produce a certain biological effect in a standardized test.

How is a standard blood-thinning unit determined?

The standard blood-thinning unit is determined through a standardized test comparing the potency of a specific blood-thinning medication to a known standard. The amount of the medication needed to produce the desired effect is then calculated and expressed in international units.

Why is a standard blood-thinning unit important?

Using a standard blood-thinning unit allows for consistency and accuracy in measuring the potency of blood-thinning medications. This is important for ensuring that patients receive the correct dose of medication and that healthcare professionals can accurately compare the effectiveness of different medications.

Does every blood-thinning medication have the same standard unit?

No, different blood-thinning medications may have different standard units due to variations in their chemical composition and potency. For example, heparin is measured in international units per milliliter (IU/mL), while warfarin is measured in milligrams (mg).

Can the standard blood-thinning unit change over time?

Yes, as new research and technology emerge, the standard blood-thinning unit may change or be updated to reflect more accurate measurements. It is important for healthcare professionals to stay informed about any changes to standard units and adjust their practices accordingly.

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