Typical dose
100-300 mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol) is a form of vitamin E that acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress and damage. It is known for its role in maintaining healthy skin, supporting cardiovascular health, and enhancing immune function. Beta-tocotrienol is less common than alpha-tocopherol, the most prevalent form of vitamin E, but has unique properties that may offer additional health benefits.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-300 mg daily
- Suggested range
- 100-300 mg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
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 (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 (Tocopherol)
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
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
27676-62-6
Physical properties
Beta-tocotrienol is a yellow to orange viscous liquid, soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water.
How it’s made
Beta-tocotrienol is typically extracted from natural sources such as palm oil or rice bran oil through a process of cold pressing or solvent extraction.