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Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Formulated with contains naturally derived Vitamin E.

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.

Vitamin E has been shown to support:

  • General health and wellbeing
  • Healthy immune system function in elderly individuals

*This fact sheet by vivaLAB is for information purposes only and should not take the place of medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The diets of most provide less than the recommended amounts of vitamin E. Nevertheless, healthy people rarely show any clear signs that they are not getting enough vitamin E.

Vitamin E deficiency is very rare in healthy people. It is almost always linked to certain diseases in which fat is not properly digested or absorbed. Examples include Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, and certain rare genetic diseases such as abetalipoproteinemia and ataxia with vitamin E deficiency (AVED). Vitamin E needs some fat for the digestive system to absorb it. 

Vitamin E deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage that results in loss of feeling in the arms and legs, loss of body movement control, muscle weakness, and vision problems. Another sign of deficiency is a weakened immune system.

Foods that you should consider incorporating into your diet include:

  • Vegetable oils like wheat germ, sunflower, and safflower oils
  • Corn and soybean oils. 
  • Nuts (such as peanuts, hazelnuts, and, especially, almonds) and seeds (like sunflower seeds). 
  • Green vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli. 
  • Food companies add vitamin E to some breakfast cereals, fruit juices, margarines and spreads, and other foods.

Vitamin E dietary supplements can interact or interfere with certain medicines that you take. Here are some examples: 

  1. Vitamin E can increase the risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, such as warfarin (Coumadin). 
  2. Vitamin E plus other antioxidants (such as vitamin C, selenium, and beta-carotene) may reduce the heart-protective effects of two drugs taken in combination (a statin and niacin) to affect blood cholesterol levels. 
  3. Taking antioxidant supplements while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer could alter the effectiveness of these treatments.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use. Store your daily packs below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from humidity and direct sunlight.