Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin E has a long history of being included in multivitamin and nutritional support formulas intended for convalescence (the recovery period after illness or surgery). Its use in this context is primarily traditional, based on the vitamin’s general role as an antioxidant and its importance in maintaining cellular health. The rationale is that, during recovery, oxidative stress can be higher due to inflammation and the metabolic demands of tissue repair, so antioxidants like vitamin E might theoretically assist in the healing process. However, scientific evidence specifically supporting vitamin E supplementation to enhance convalescence in otherwise well-nourished individuals is limited and inconsistent. Most clinical studies have focused on its role in deficiency states, specific chronic diseases, or as part of broader nutritional support in malnutrition, rather than as a targeted intervention for convalescence. A few studies have explored antioxidant supplementation in surgical or critically ill patients, but results are mixed and often confounded by the use of multiple nutrients together. Major clinical guidelines do not specifically recommend vitamin E for routine use in convalescent patients. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition and biological plausibility, robust scientific validation for this particular indication is lacking.

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