Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Vitamin E
Part of Vitamin E vitamin
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Typical dose

100-400 IU daily

Rating

0.0/5

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals. It is essential for immune function and skin health, and it may also contribute to cardiovascular health by preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

How much to take

Typical amount
100-400 IU daily
Suggested range
15 mg to 1000 mg daily

Potential benefits

Benefits linked to this supplement form:

Antioxidant Support

Research strength: Strong

 Skin Health

Research strength: Moderate

 Antioxidant Protection

Research strength: Strong

Things to watch for

Possible side effects linked to this form:

Bleeding Risk

How serious: Moderate

 Nausea

How serious: Mild

 Increased Bleeding Risk

How serious: medium

Health goals

Needs and goals this form may help with:

Other forms of Vitamin E

Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:

Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E Oil
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Technical details â–¼

Chemical ID (CAS)

59-02-9

Physical properties

Vitamin E is a yellowish, viscous liquid that is soluble in fats and oils but insoluble in water.

How it’s made

Vitamin E can be extracted from natural sources such as vegetable oils or synthesized chemically in a laboratory.