Solgar
Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels
71/100
SUPPIE SCORE
52/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
96/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels Do?
Provides high-dose d-alpha tocopherol to correct deficiency or support antioxidant status, but large clinical trials show no preventive benefit for heart disease or cancer.
Who actually needs a 400 IU vitamin E supplement?
Does taking 400 IU of vitamin E increase bleeding risks?
Should I take vitamin E if I do not have a deficiency?
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What Are the Benefits of Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels?
Based on proven scientific research
Correction of vitamin E deficiencyVery strong
Antioxidant biomarker supportModerate
Cardiovascular and cancer preventionSlight
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What Are the Side Effects of Solgar Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy: high-dose vitamin E inhibits platelet aggregation and vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, increasing haemorrhage risk
•Scheduled elective surgery within 2 weeks: elevated risk of perioperative bleeding complications
•At 268 mg (400 IU), this serving approaches the EFSA adult tolerable upper intake level of 300 mg/day from all sources; avoid combining with other vitamin E supplements.
•Stop and get advice if: unexplained bruising, persistent nosebleeds, or blood in stool or urine
•Stop and get advice if: sudden severe headache or visual disturbances suggesting intracranial bleeding
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Which are soybean oil
Low RiskSafflower oil
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Solgar Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels?
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol)
268 mg
which are soybean oil
safflower oil
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels compare to the research.
•Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol) — 400 IU a day; within the 200-900 IU/day used in studies. It is within the 300 mg/day upper limit (SCF 2003); the US limit is 1,000 mg/day (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol) 400 IU a day within the studied range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Solgar Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU) Alpha Softgels