Physiology and clinical use of vitamin e
Kamimura, M.
Hokkaido Journal of Medical Science 52(3): 185-188
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0367-6102 PMID: 914230 Document Number: 110542
Clinical aspects of vitamin E are discussed based on its physiological and pharmacological mechanisms. Clinical applications of vitamin E based on its pharmacological actions include the following: activation of pituitary, adrenal and sexual glands, antioxidative action for preventing peroxidation of liver lipids and unsaturated lipids, action on enzyme systems such as acetylcholine, decomposition and synthesis, hyaluronidase diffusion inhibition, cytochrome reductase reduction inhibition, etc., O2 consumption regulating action in tissues, stimulation of microcirculatory function of peripheral blood vessels, thrombosis liquifying action, action on the heart and blood vessels in O2 utilization and stress relief, stabilization and strengthening of membranes, inhibition of side effect of chemical and toxic substances, radiation impairments, shock, prevention of aging, wound healing action, action in relation to cancer, diabetes and allergies. Recent results with vitamin E with respect to herpes zoster treatment, armpit odor elimination and prevention of lung fibrosis are reported.