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Vitamin E

Also sold as Tocopherol, alpha-tocopherol

Usually covered by nuts and oils; ongoing only with malabsorption conditions.

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Evidence strength

45/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: correcting deficiency; supplementation in healthy people has repeatedly failed.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Rarely needed. Short courses for documented deficiency, ongoing only in malabsorption.

Who it's actually for

People with fat malabsorption. Not a general-population supplement.

Safe upper limit

Reported
1,000 mg per day (alpha-tocopherol)
High doses thin the blood and have been linked to increased bleeding and stroke risk.
Standard figure, not re-verified this session.

Interactions to know about

Other supplements:

Run your full list through the interaction check.

Practical notes

  • Stop two weeks before surgery.
  • Mixed tocopherols are closer to the food form than isolated alpha.