Vitamin E: When to Take It & How to Track It
Also called: Alpha-tocopherol, Tocopherol
By MagdaLast updated
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and supports the immune system. Nuts, seeds and vegetable oils are the richest food sources, along with green leafy vegetables. Most people get enough from diet, and deficiency is rare. Vitamin E supplements are usually soft gels, and vitamin E is also a common ingredient in multivitamins. The main tracking reason for vitamin E is safety: supplements can affect bleeding risk with blood-thinning medicines and may interact with some cancer and cholesterol treatments.
When to take Vitamin E: general timing information
Vitamin E supplements can increase the risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines such as warfarin. [1]
Vitamin E and other antioxidants might interact with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Talk to your oncologist before taking them. [2]
Vitamin E with other antioxidants reduced the HDL-raising effect of simvastatin and niacin taken together in one study. [2]
Vitamin E is fat-soluble, so a soft gel is often taken with a meal. Count the vitamin E in your multivitamin too. [1]
How to set a Vitamin E reminder in Pillzy
Tap + in Pillzy and add "Vitamin E" with the dose from your label.
Set Meal Timing to During meal and choose Once daily.
If you take a blood thinner, add a note so the supplement shows up in every review.
Mark each dose taken, and pause the reminder if your doctor asks you to stop before a procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Is vitamin E safe with aspirin or warfarin?
The NIH says vitamin E supplements can raise bleeding risk in people taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. Ask your doctor before combining them.
Do most people need a vitamin E supplement?
Deficiency is rare, and most people get enough from foods such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Ask your doctor whether a supplement is useful for you.