Vitamin e deficiency E56.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Due to vitamin deficiency, which usually occurs in cases of disturbed intestinal fat absorption or disturbances in bile and pancreatic secretion, with the clinical signs of muscle weakness, creatinuria and instability of the erythrocytes. A particularly high requirement for vitamin E is found in pregnancy, lactation and possibly also in premature babies.

Therapy
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Alpha-tocopherol (e.g. Puncto Kps.) 400-800 IU/day p.o.

Note! The recommended daily intake of vitamin E during pregnancy and lactation is 15-30 mg (= 23-45 IU)/day. Infants and toddlers: 5 mg/day. adults: 15 mg (= 23 IU)/day.

Note(s)
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Natural sources: In vegetable oils, eggs, breast milk, butter, liver, cereal products (wheat germ), vegetables.

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Vitamin e;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020