observational
2001
Effect of vitamin E supplementation in patients with ataxia with vitamin E deficiency
Gabsi S, Gouider-Khouja N, Belal S
Published in European Journal of Neurology
Methodology
Prospective open study of high-dose vitamin E in genetically confirmed ataxia with vitamin E deficiency.
Key Findings
High-dose vitamin E halted progression and improved some neurological signs in early-stage patients.
Conclusions
Vitamin E corrects coordination loss only in the rare deficiency syndrome, not general ataxia.
Limitations
Small open-label cohort; rare genetic disorder.
Supplements Studied
Vitamin E
Vitamin
High-dose vitamin E halted progression and improved some neurological signs in early-stage patients.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2001
Sample Size:24
Quality Score:6/10
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