You get what you pay for. Firshein cautions, too, against plunging into the world of natural remedies before seeking the advice of a physician. But at least they can get a sense of the relative risks of taking a supplement or of not taking a particular treatment. A favorite among cardiologists, vitamin E is linked to a reduced risk of heart and cardiovascular disease. This vitamin works as an antioxidant, which eliminates free radicals, highly unstable molecules that wreak havoc in the body by attacking cell membranes.
Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetable oils, egg yolks and leafy greens.
For general health, 200-400 IU are recommended. Do not take vitamin E if you are on blood-thinning medication or take aspirin daily. Fatigue is a common complaint that can be blamed on stress, depression or a simple lack of sleep. Once your doctor rules out organic causes, such as a thyroid disease or adrenal insufficiency, there are a number of remedies for this ailment. The amino acid tyrosine, found in dairy and poultry, can help to restore the brain's levels of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that can be depleted by stress.