Synthetic vitamin E: what the studies show, and the products
7 of the human studies we graded used synthetic vitamin e, and 2 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of vitamin e. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 4 of 4 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 1 study, it showed an improvement | 1 | 100 IU | |
| Too few studies 3 studies, 1 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 3 | 800 mg | |
| Too few studies 1 study, no clear result | 1 | – | |
| No effect in studies 2 studies, both found no effect | 2 | – |
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Products – highest ranked firstMembersThe top 3 of 3
Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of synthetic vitamin e taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 100 IU a day.
The upper limit for adults is 1,000 mg of vitamin e a day; above it, members see a note and are told they can take less.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about synthetic vitamin e
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Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is synthetic vitamin e good for?
Answer for members.
How much synthetic vitamin e a day?
Answer for members.
Can I take synthetic vitamin e with my meds?
Answer for members.
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →