Vitamin E

Top 10 Vitamin E Supplements

Vitamin E Rankings | Highest Rated Brands

01		Garden Of Life Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin E
02		Pure Encapsulations Vitamin E
03		Nature’s Sunshine Vitamin E Complete
04		Kirkland Signature Vitamin E
05		Solgar Vitamin E
06		Bulk Supplements Pure Vitamin E Powder
07		Thorne Research Ultimate-E
08		Life Extension Natural Vitamin E
09		Nature Made Vitamin E
10		Nature’s Way Vitamin E 400

Vitamin E Summary

All Vitamin E Benefits/Effects/Facts & Information

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin composed of a group of compounds called tocopherols, including d-alpha, beta, delta and gamma. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to maintain the integrity of cells.

• Supports nervous system health
• Powerful antioxidant properties
• Fights free radicals which can damage health cells increasing aging and weakening immune system health
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart disease and stroke
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces macular degeneration
• Reduces oxidative stress which can help exercise performance
• Supports optimal cardiovascular health
• May help improve fertility in males
• Used in Anti-aging treatments
• Supports blood vessel health
• Plays a role in hormone production

Healthy foods that contain Vitamin-E:

• Sunflower Seeds
• Almonds
• Spinach
• Swiss Chard
• Avocados
• Peanuts
• Hazelnuts
• Turnip Greens
• Asparagus
• Beet Greens
• Mustard Greens

Vitamin-E deficiency can cause:

• Cancer
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Cardiovascular health issues
• Weak immune system health
• Digestive issues
• Cognitive issues

Things to Know About Vitamin E

Vitamin E Is Also Known As

Alpha Tocopherol, D-Tocopherol, DL-Tocopherol, Mixed Tocopherols

Things to note about Vitamin E

• Vitamin E deficiencies are very rare.
• Vitamin E is fat soluble and works best when taken with food.

How To Take Vitamin E

Recommended Vitamin E Dosage, Active Amounts, Other Details

Currently there is not an optimal dosage for Vitamin E. Research studies use dosages between 50 IU – 800 IU daily.

50 IU – 800 IU equals:

• 50 mg – 800 mg of synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol)
• 25 mg – 400 mg of natural vitamin E (d-alpha- or mixed tocopherols).

The adult safe upper intake level (UL) for vitamin E is set at 1,000 mg daily.

The official U.S. recommendations for daily intake of Vitamin E:

• Infants
  • 0-6 months: 4 mg
  • 7-12 months: 5 mg
• Children
  • 1-3 years: 6 mg
  • 4-8 years: 7 mg
  • 9-13 years: 11 mg
• Males and Females
  • 14 years and older: 15 mg
• Pregnant Women: 15 mg
• Nursing Women: 19 mg