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NOW Supplements Vitamin E
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 14 Researches
6.9
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Review
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
10
 
Total Fat
1 g
1%**
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol)
670 mg
4467%

Top Medical Research Studies

8
Vitamin E aids ischemic stroke recovery
Long-term exposure to urban particulate matter exacerbates mortality after ischemic stroke in mice.
High relevance to cardiovascular health.
We investigated how long-term exposure to urban air pollution affects the recovery from ischemic stroke in mice. Our findings showed that breathing in fine particulate matter increases neuroinflammation and cardiac injury, leading to higher mortality rates after a stroke.

Interestingly, incorporating a vitamin E-rich diet helped reduce cardiac damage and lung inflammation caused by this exposure. We saw a noteworthy improvement in survival rates among mice with ischemic strokes who received the vitamin E, highlighting its potential protective effects against the dangers of urban air pollution.
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8
Vitamin E intake and heart health
Association between dietary vitamin E intake and incident cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular, and all-cause mortality: A prospective cohort study using NHANES 2003-2018 data.
Study indicates potential benefits
We investigated how dietary vitamin E intake relates to cardiovascular disease and mortality using data from over 39,000 participants in the NHANES study from 2003 to 2018.

Our findings showed that people with higher vitamin E consumption had a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and reduced all-cause mortality.

Specifically, those consuming more than 9.86 mg of vitamin E were associated with a 43% lower odds of cardiovascular issues compared to those with lower intakes. Yet, results for cardiovascular-related deaths showed less certainty.

This suggests that including vitamin E-rich foods in our diets could have positive effects on heart health and longevity.
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8
Vitamin E's varied effects on heart health
Comparative efficacy of tocotrienol and tocopherol (vitamin E) on atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in humans.
High relevance for cardiovascular research
We examined various studies comparing tocotrienol and tocopherol, types of vitamin E, in managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. After reviewing 516 articles, we found that tocotrienol significantly reduced cholesterol and inflammatory markers, showing promising benefits for heart health. In contrast, tocopherol presented mixed results, sometimes increasing mortality risk. This suggests that tocotrienol may be a safer and more effective choice for improving cardiovascular health.
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Most Useful Reviews

9.5
Improved heart health
I use this for cardiovascular maintenance. My blood pressure has significantly improved after several weeks of use. Alpha tocopherol is indeed very effective and greatly benefits our overall heart health, specifically in treating cardiovascular disease.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 14 Researches
6.9
  • All Researches
8
Antioxidants reduce CVD mortality risk
Association of independent dietary antioxidant intake, and CDAI level with risks of all-cause and cardiovascular-cause death among population with cardiovascular disease.
Highly relevant to cardiovascular health.
We investigated the connection between dietary antioxidants, including vitamin E, and mortality risks in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). In our research with 1,395 participants, we found that higher levels of antioxidants were linked to decreased all-cause and cardiovascular-cause deaths.

Specifically, vitamins like C and E showed beneficial effects. This suggests that boosting our antioxidant intake could be a helpful strategy for improving health outcomes in those with CVD.
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8
Vitamin E aids ischemic stroke recovery
Long-term exposure to urban particulate matter exacerbates mortality after ischemic stroke in mice.
High relevance to cardiovascular health.
We investigated how long-term exposure to urban air pollution affects the recovery from ischemic stroke in mice. Our findings showed that breathing in fine particulate matter increases neuroinflammation and cardiac injury, leading to higher mortality rates after a stroke.

Interestingly, incorporating a vitamin E-rich diet helped reduce cardiac damage and lung inflammation caused by this exposure. We saw a noteworthy improvement in survival rates among mice with ischemic strokes who received the vitamin E, highlighting its potential protective effects against the dangers of urban air pollution.
Read More
8
Higher vitamin E linked to decreased mortality
Joint and independent associations of dietary antioxidant intakes with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among patients with hypertension: a population-based cohort study.
Significant findings on antioxidants' impact
In this extensive study of over 16,000 adults with hypertension, we found that higher dietary antioxidant intake, including vitamin E, is linked to a reduced risk of deaths from all causes and specifically from cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Over about seven years of following participants, those with the highest levels of vitamin E intake showed a lower likelihood of CVD mortality compared to those with lower intakes.

While these findings are promising, further research is still needed to solidify these conclusions.
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8
Vitamin E intake and heart health
Association between dietary vitamin E intake and incident cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular, and all-cause mortality: A prospective cohort study using NHANES 2003-2018 data.
Study indicates potential benefits
We investigated how dietary vitamin E intake relates to cardiovascular disease and mortality using data from over 39,000 participants in the NHANES study from 2003 to 2018.

Our findings showed that people with higher vitamin E consumption had a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and reduced all-cause mortality.

Specifically, those consuming more than 9.86 mg of vitamin E were associated with a 43% lower odds of cardiovascular issues compared to those with lower intakes. Yet, results for cardiovascular-related deaths showed less certainty.

This suggests that including vitamin E-rich foods in our diets could have positive effects on heart health and longevity.
Read More
8
Vitamin E's varied effects on heart health
Comparative efficacy of tocotrienol and tocopherol (vitamin E) on atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in humans.
High relevance for cardiovascular research
We examined various studies comparing tocotrienol and tocopherol, types of vitamin E, in managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. After reviewing 516 articles, we found that tocotrienol significantly reduced cholesterol and inflammatory markers, showing promising benefits for heart health. In contrast, tocopherol presented mixed results, sometimes increasing mortality risk. This suggests that tocotrienol may be a safer and more effective choice for improving cardiovascular health.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Review
8.6
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9.5
Improved heart health
I use this for cardiovascular maintenance. My blood pressure has significantly improved after several weeks of use. Alpha tocopherol is indeed very effective and greatly benefits our overall heart health, specifically in treating cardiovascular disease.
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