Question::
I just read that vitamin E should be avoided because it increases the risk of death. Is this true? Should I stop taking vitamin E?
Answer::
I understand your concern. Here’s the story: results of a new analysis from Johns Hopkins University suggest that taking daily doses of vitamin E that exceed 400 international units (IU) can increase the risk of death. The researchers arrived at their conclusion after analyzing death rates in 19 unrelated clinical trials that studied vitamin E supplementation for various health conditions.