Also known as: tocopherol, alpha-tocopherol, mixed tocopherols, tocotrienols
Latest evidence update: 2026-05-25
Strongest in Sample size (95). Held back by Recency (20).
Solid mix of RCTs with some methodological gaps.
Confirmed across many independent studies with significant findings.
Tens of thousands of participants pooled across studies.
Mostly aligned, with some divergence.
Mostly pre-2020 research; updates may be needed.
Effect-size tagged on 397 of 400 claims for this supplement. The corpus updates daily; remaining claims are pending re-processing.
Recommended: 200-400 IU daily
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Improves how the body absorbs and uses vitamin E when taken with fermented milk products
May help reduce insulin resistance and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes
Combined with vitamin C, may help reduce the risk of early birth during pregnancy
Maternal intake during pregnancy may support better respiratory health in children
Reduces markers of cellular damage in people with thalassemia