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 cell membranes from oxidative damage. It exists in various forms, primarily tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are collectively referred to as Vitamin E. Tocopherols are the most common form found in the diet, while tocotrienols are less common but have unique health benefits. Vitamin E is essential for immune function, skin health, and may help in reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
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:
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 and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
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 that is soluble in fats and oils but insoluble in water.
How it’s made
Vitamin E is extracted from natural sources such as vegetable oils or synthesized chemically. Natural forms are often derived from the oil of wheat germ, sunflower, or safflower.