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Vitamin E

Also called: Tocopherols, tocotrienols, d-alpha-tocopherol

A fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from damage. It has a mild blood-thinning effect, which matters if you take other blood thinners.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Antioxidant support
  • Skin health
  • Menstrual cramps (some studies)
  • Poor fat absorption, such as with celiac disease or IBD

Found naturally in

  • Sunflower seeds
  • Almonds and hazelnuts
  • Wheat germ oil
  • Spinach
  • Avocado
What variations of vitamin E exist?Our top pick, what to skip, and how to read the label

Label red flags

  • 'dl-alpha-tocopherol' on the label, which means the synthetic form
  • High-dose vitamin E taken long term without a clear reason. Some studies link this to more harm than benefit.

Check with a provider

  • Taking a blood thinner or antiplatelet drug (warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, aspirin), since vitamin E can raise bleeding risk
  • A bleeding or clotting disorder, low vitamin K, or a history of stroke
  • Upcoming surgery or dental work. Your care team may ask you to stop beforehand.
  • In cancer treatment. Check with your oncology team first.

Related conditions

Celiac diseaseCrohn's disease & ulcerative colitis

Supplements that contain it

4 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list vitamin e on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Cross-section of skin showing the epidermis, dermis and fat layer, with hair follicles, sweat and oil glands, nerves, and blood vessels

Skin

Your skin is your largest organ and a major immune barrier. Rashes, patches, and color changes are often the first visible signs of an autoimmune condition.

Illustration of the human brain

Brain & nerves

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.

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