Typical dose

100-400 IU daily

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative damage. It exists in various forms, primarily tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are found in plant oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables. Mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols provide a full spectrum of Vitamin E activity, contributing to skin health, immune function, and cardiovascular health.

How much to take

Typical amount
100-400 IU daily
Suggested range
15-1000 IU per day

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 (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)
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)

59-02-9

Physical properties

Vitamin E is typically a yellow to amber viscous oil, soluble in fats and oils, and insoluble in water.

How it’s made

Vitamin E is extracted from natural sources such as vegetable oils or synthesized chemically. The extraction process may involve cold pressing or solvent extraction, followed by purification.