Vitamin E
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Key facts
Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/ · FDA DV 15 mg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [20.1, 13.5] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); adult UL 1000 mg
Daily dose across products (mg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common forms
| Form | Products | Median | P5–P95 | Elemental fraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d-alpha-tocopherol (natural, RRR) | 3525 | 20.1 mg | 2.19 – 268 | — |
| dl-alpha-tocopherol (synthetic) | 1036 | 13.5 mg | 3 – 182 | — |
| Mixed tocopherols | 463 | 46.8 mg | 4 – 300 | — |
| Tocotrienols | 127 | 12 mg | 1 – 203 | — |
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Vitamin E?
The US FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and over is 15 mg. It is a labelling reference, not a personal recommendation. [source]
Is there an upper limit for Vitamin E?
The adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 1,000 mg per day. Going above it long term raises the risk of adverse effects. See the linked source. [source]
How much Vitamin E do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 5,249 products list a comparable daily dose (6,559 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 20.1 mg per day, and 90% of records fall between 2.68 and 268 mg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]
What are the side effects of Vitamin E?
Vitamin E naturally in food is not harmful and does not need limiting. High-dose supplements may reduce blood clotting and raise the risk of bleeding, including bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
What happens if you take too much Vitamin E?
The adult UL for supplements is 1,000 mg a day, equal to 1,500 IU of natural or 1,100 IU of synthetic vitamin E. Some research suggests harm even below the UL: men who took 400 IU (180 mg) of synthetic vitamin E daily for several years had a higher risk of prostate cancer. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Is Vitamin E safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The recommended amount is 15 mg a day in pregnancy, the same as other adults, and 19 mg while breastfeeding. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Does Vitamin E interact with medications or other supplements?
Vitamin E can raise bleeding risk in people on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs such as warfarin. With other antioxidants it reduced the heart-protective effect of a statin plus niacin in one study. Antioxidant supplements during chemotherapy or radiation could change how well treatment works. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
How and when should you take Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is fat-soluble and needs some fat to be absorbed. On labels, 1 IU of natural vitamin E = 0.67 mg and 1 IU of synthetic = 0.45 mg. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Top ranked
| Rank | Brand | Product | Per day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitamin World | E-Oil | 45 mg | 100.0 |
| 1 | Nature's Bounty | Vitamin E-Oil | 45 mg | 100.0 |
| 3 | Vitamin World | E-400 IU | 180 mg | 97.8 |
| 3 | Vitamin World | Ester-E 400 IU | 268 mg | 97.8 |
| 3 | Nature's Sunshine | Vitamin E | 67 mg | 97.8 |