Supplements may be an option for people experiencing symptoms of vitamin E deficiency.
As an antioxidant, it protects and maintains cell membrane integrity.
Some may find vitamin E as an ingredient in sunscreen.
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How Much Vitamin E Is Needed Per Day?
As a fat-soluble nutrient, vitamin E is stored and absorbed in fatty tissues when ingested.
However, there are other studies that challenge those findings.
However, these have some downsides.
Research has found that vitamin E supplements may work as a suitable replacement for these medications.
It is associated with oxidative stress, so vitamin E’s antioxidant powers may have protective properties.
Further research has shown that increasing vitamin E intake through your diet is also effective for defending against MASLD.
Heart Disease
The evidence on the connection between vitamin E and heart disease is conflicting.
However, evidence on the use of vitamin E supplements to protect your heart is less clear.
Eye Health
Oxidative stress plays a role inage-related macular degeneration(AMD) andcataracts.
Diets rich in antioxidants like vitamin E, could help prevent or treat these eye disorders.
The evidence supporting vitamin E supplements' impact on eye health is not clear, though.
However, research thus far has not supported this theory.
A review of two studies found no evidence that vitamin E prevents or treatsAlzheimer’s diseaseormild cognitive impairment.
Supplements made from natural sources will contain a form of vitamin E called RRR-alpha-tocopherol or labeled as d-alpha-tocopherol.
RRR-alpha-tocopherol is the most bioavailable form of alpha-tocopherol in the body, meaning it enters the circulatory system quickly.
Synthetic alpha-tocopherol contains all forms of vitamin E and therefore is less bioavailable than RRR-alpha-tocopherol.
Vitamin E, even with independent testing, is not necessarily safe or effective for everyone.
It’s important to consult with a healthcare provider about any supplements you plan to take.
Vitamin E and Drug Interactions
Most often, vitamin E does not interfere with medications.
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
It is readily found in foods like oils, nuts, and seeds.
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