Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E
For the health condition: Cervical Dysplasia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vitamin E has some scientific basis for its use in the support or adjunct treatment of cervical dysplasia, though the evidence is limited and not robust. Cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition often linked to persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is characterized by abnormal changes in the cervical cells. Oxidative stress and impaired antioxidant status are believed to play a role in the progression of cervical dysplasia. Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals and protect cellular membranes from oxidative damage.
Several small studies and clinical trials have examined the effects of vitamin E, often in combination with other antioxidants (such as vitamin C or beta-carotene), on cervical dysplasia. A few have shown that supplementation with vitamin E may help improve regression rates of low-grade cervical lesions or reduce oxidative stress markers in women with cervical dysplasia. For example, a randomized controlled trial published in 2009 found that women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) who received vitamin E supplementation had a higher rate of lesion regression compared to controls. However, these studies are generally limited by small sample sizes and methodological weaknesses.
In summary, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary evidence for vitamin E’s use in cervical dysplasia, large, high-quality clinical trials are lacking. Current guidelines do not recommend vitamin E as a standard treatment, and its use should be considered experimental or adjunctive. Patients should always consult their healthcare provider before starting any supplementation for cervical dysplasia.
Other ingredients used for Cervical Dysplasia
beta-carotenecurcumin
DIM (diindolylmethane)
green tea
indole-3-carbinol
lycopene
resveratrol
selenium
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
Zinc
Podophyllum
Other health conditions supported by vitamin E
AcneAge Spots
Aging (prevention)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Boils
Breast Lumps
Breasts (swelling and tenderness)
Bruises (healing)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Capillary Weakness
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataracts
Cellulite
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dysmenorrhea
Eczema
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Eyesight (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Free Radical Damage
Frostbite (prevention)
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hepatitis
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Infertility
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Injuries
Itching
Itching Ears
Lesions
Liver Detoxification
Macular Degeneration
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
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Migraine
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Psoriasis
Radiation Sickness
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Stretch Marks
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Products containing vitamin E
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Recover EXT
Nature's Sunshine Blood Pressurex
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Evening Primrose Oil
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Golden Salve
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Melatonin Extra
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin E
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin E Complete (With Selenium)
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin E Complete (With Selenium)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave