Vitamin E Dosage For Muscle Disease

Vitamin E, found in high amounts in sunflower seeds, nuts, vegetable oils, spinach, broccoli and kiwi fruit, is an important nutrient for your muscles. Low levels of vitamin E may put you at risk for developing muscle diseases. It may also help reverse damage done to your muscles by these diseases. Consult your doctor if you are experiencing muscle pain, weakness or paralysis, which are classic symptoms of muscle disorders.

Abetalipoproteinemia

People with abetalipoproteinemia need vitamin E supplements. Abetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder caused by poor absorption of dietary fat. If you have a vitamin E deficiency caused by abetalipoproteinemia, you may exercises muscles weakness, poor transmission of nerve impulses and eventually become blind. Supplementing with 5 g to 10 g per day of vitamin E is beneficial for people with abetalipoproteinemia, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements of the National Institutes of Health.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome causes muscle aches and weakness. A study published in 2003 found that chronic fatigue syndrome patients had low levels of vitamin E in their bodies. They also had high levels of oxidants, or free radicals. Oxidants are unstable molecules that attack cells. Vitamin E is a well-known antioxidant. Antioxidants combat oxidants to protect cells from damage, which help prevent serious diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome and cancer. A dosage up to 3,200 IU daily has antioxidant benefits, but do not take any dosage until your doctor prescribes vitamin E.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition of unknown origin that causes muscle pain, tender points and fatigue. A study published in "Rheumatology International" in May 2006 suggests that fibromyalgia sufferers are under oxidative stress. Free radicals damage cells before antioxidants are able to neutralize them during oxidative stress. The study suggests that antioxidants from vitamins or omega-3s may be beneficial for treating fibromyalgia. Vitamin E dosages of 1,600 to 3,200 IU may reverse oxidative stress.

Celiac Disease and Myopathy

Muscle disorders are also known as myopathies. People with late-onset celiac disease may suffer from myopathy. Celiac disease is a severe intolerance to gluten, which is a protein found in grains. A case study published in "Muscle & Nerve" journal in February 2005 noted a link between a severe deficiency in vitamin E and inflammation in muscles. Inflammation is a known cause of muscle disorders. The patient in the case study experienced a reversal of muscle abnormalities from supplementing with vitamin E and eating a gluten-free diet. Vitamin E supplements of a dosage necessary to raise your vitamin E levels back to optimal levels from a deficiency may help you as well. Your doctor can prescribe the right dosage.