Vitamin E Supplements

Vitamin E supplements are usually sold as softgels, capsules or liquid drops. Labels may list natural d-alpha-tocopherol, synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol, mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols, and the stated amount may appear in milligrams or international units. Compare the actual form and amount because natural and synthetic forms have different potencies, and vitamin E-only supplements often contain much more than basic multivitamins. High supplemental doses may increase bleeding risk, particularly for people using anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, so these products should not be combined with regular medication without professional guidance.