Suppresses absorption of Vitamin E. This medication is commonly used for Contraception
When using oral contraceptives (OCs), the body might experience increased oxidative stress due to hormonal changes. Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, could potentially help counteract this stress and promote cellular health. Research shows that combining vitamin E with vitamin C supplementation might be even more beneficial. Studies like one where Group C received both vitamins showed a significant increase in the activity of enzymes (GPx and GR) crucial for antioxidant defense, along with a reduction in markers of oxidative damage (plasma MDA levels). This suggests that a combined approach with vitamins E and C might offer enhanced protection against cellular stress for women using OCs.
Zal F, Mostafavi-Pour Z, Amini F, Heidari A. Effect of vitamin E and C supplements on lipid peroxidation and GSH-dependent antioxidant enzyme status in the blood of women consuming oral contraceptives. Contraception. 2012 Jul;86(1):62-6. Shikh EV, Makhova AA, Chemeris AV, Tormyshov IA. [Iatrogenic deficits of micronutrients]. Vopr Pitan. 2021;90(4):53-63. Russian.
Natural Vitamin E d-alpha-tocopherol + mixed tocopherols — 33 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 33 mg; mixed tocopherols 6.6mg (providing d-gamma, d-delta and d-beta tocopherols) by Life Extension — 50 IU