Question:
What is the difference between dry vitamin E and the vitamin E oil?

Is one better than the other for post-ops and why? I am 50 years old. It seems that the vitamin E oil would be better for my skin's elasticity as I lose weight but I've read suggestions that post ops take the dry vitamin E. Any insight would be appreciated.    — Jeanne R. (posted on March 2, 2002)

March 1, 2002
I believe it is the fact that we no longer absorb fats and oils like before. So, if you take the Vit. E in oil form, it will just go right on through. You are better off with the dry form and will better absorb it. (how did I do, Michelle?) Shelley
   — Shelley.

March 2, 2002
I thought you needed to take vitamin E with a little fat or you won't absorb it.
   — blank first name B.

March 2, 2002
Shelley: perfect! :-) That and dry E is now known to be better absorbed by normies, too. Same logic, if they COULD get it out of their food, they WOULD.
   — vitalady