Vitamin E

Vitamin E at Viterna: capsules and drops from Paracel, Cosmoterra, Robert Franz and other brands. In the guide below you will learn what vitamin E is needed for, which foods contain it and what to look out for. Read the guide ↓
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, or more precisely a group of related substances, the tocopherols and tocotrienols.

The best sources are plant oils such as wheat germ, sunflower or rapeseed oil, along with nuts and seeds.

As a food supplement, vitamin E comes in capsules and drops, often combined with other vitamins or with coenzyme Q10.

Vitamin E in brief
  • Recommended per day: 11 to 12 mg for women, 12 to 15 mg for men (D-A-CH, estimated value)
  • Good sources: wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds
  • Forms: capsules, drops, combinations

What vitamin E is needed for

The EU has authorised one health claim for vitamin E, here in its exact wording:

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Good to know when taking it

With a meal containing fat: Vitamin E is fat-soluble and is absorbed better with a meal that contains some fat.
Natural or synthetic: Natural vitamin E appears on the label as d-alpha-tocopherol, synthetic as dl-alpha-tocopherol.
Add up the amounts: Vitamin E is often found in multivitamins. Stick to the recommended intake on each product.
Read the label: Every product page shows how much vitamin E the daily serving contains.

Frequently asked questions

How much vitamin E do I need per day?+
The D-A-CH estimated values are 11 to 12 mg for women and 12 to 15 mg for men per day.
What are tocotrienols?+
Like tocopherols, tocotrienols belong to the vitamin E family. They occur, for example, in palm oil and rice bran.
What does d-alpha-tocopherol mean?+
This is the name of the natural form of vitamin E. The synthetic form appears on the label as dl-alpha-tocopherol.
When is the best time to take vitamin E?+
With a meal that contains some fat. Stick to the recommended intake on the product.

More vitamins such as vitamin D, C and B12 can be found under Vitamins, all nutrient groups under Nutrients.

Note: Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of young children.