Vitamin E
17 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
15,157 products in our catalogue print how much Vitamin E a serving holds.
Most common: 10 mg to 25 mg, 44% of 15,157 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 1 mg or less | 580 |
| 1 mg to 2.5 mg | 297 |
| 2.5 mg to 5 mg | 1,208 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 2,624 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 6,652 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 1,374 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 989 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 783 |
| over 250 mg | 650 |
Dose per serving from research
533 study groups in 370 studies say how much Vitamin E participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 24% of 533 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 18 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 13 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 31 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 90 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 52 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 94 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 130 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 83 |
| over 1 g | 22 |
Commonly used together
427 of 887 study groups took Vitamin E with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave. The 10 most common of 29.
What was given together, not what works together.
| Taken with | Study groups |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 255 |
| Beta-Carotene | 112 |
| Zinc | 57 |
| Selenium | 56 |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 36 |
| Vitamin A | 29 |
| Folic Acid | 22 |
| Copper | 16 |
| Iron | 16 |
| Vitamin B12 | 16 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Antioxidant (297)
- Antioxidants, Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer in Venezuela
PubMed ID: 8664811
Short pilot increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol in patients with precancerous lesions (biomarker change).
- Increase in oxidation resistance of atherogenic serum lipoproteins following antioxidant supplementation: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 8001520
Combination antioxidant RCT markedly increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol (+72%) and increased LDL oxidation lag time (strong biochemical evidence).
- Antioxidant vitamins and low-density-lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 8379508
Three-antioxidant supplementation (including vitamin E) lengthened LDL oxidation lag time by 28–35%—direct antioxidant effect.
- Investigation of the effects of oral administration of vitamin E and beta-carotene on the chemiluminescence responses and the frequency of sister chromatid exchanges in circulating leukocytes from cigarette smokers
PubMed ID: 2167623
Vitamin E lowered activated phagocyte oxidant-generation (LECL) in smokers—evidence of reduced oxidative activity.
- Muscle antioxidant (vitamin E) and major fatty acid groups, lipid oxidation and retail colour of meat from lambs fed a roughage based diet with flaxseed or algae
PubMed ID: 26409038
Animal study showed low muscle vitamin E increased meat oxidation when ω‑3s were raised—demonstrates vitamin E's role preventing lipid oxidation.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on platelet function: a randomized pair-matched, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in men with low antioxidant status
PubMed ID: 1826987
Antioxidant supplement including α‑tocopherol significantly lowered lipid peroxides and oxidative markers.
- New Approach Combination-Dosed Therapy for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Versus Vitamin E: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40480879
Vitamin E alone decreased MDA by ~11.9% in NASH patients—evidence of antioxidant activity.
- Usefulness of antioxidant vitamins in suspected acute myocardial infarction (the Indian experiment of infarct survival-3)
PubMed ID: 8607399
Antioxidant regimen including E lowered serum lipid peroxides and infarct size post‑MI (multiagent).
- Influence of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid formula feeds on vitamin E status in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 14639802
Infant formulas with added tocopherols produced clear rises in plasma/cellular tocopherol—direct evidence of increased antioxidant status in tissues.
- Parenteral fat emulsions based on olive and soybean oils: a randomized clinical trial in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 12883303
Olive/soy lipid emulsion increased alpha‑tocopherol/total lipid ratio in preterm infants—improved tocopherol status (antioxidant marker).
- Vitamin E supplementation in elderly lowers the oxidation rate of linoleic acid in LDL
PubMed ID: 9298686
Placebo‑controlled trial: vitamin E (100 IU) significantly lowered LDL linoleic‑acid oxidation—direct antioxidant biomarker effect.
- The influence of antioxidant nutrients on platelet function in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 9051202
Vitamin E supplementation substantially increased platelet and plasma tocopherol and reduced functional oxidative outcomes (platelet activation).
- α-Tocopherol supplementation reduces biomarkers of oxidative stress in children with Down syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24939437
RCT in children with Down syndrome: α‑tocopherol reduced urinary 8‑OHdG (DNA oxidative‑damage marker) vs placebo — direct vitamin E RCT with biomarker benefit.
- alpha-Tocopherol supplementation in racing cyclists during extreme endurance training
PubMed ID: 7987360
In cyclists, vitamin E supplementation increased plasma E and reduced oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde).
- Effect of high-dose vitamin E on insulin resistance and associated parameters in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 15333479
High‑dose vitamin E reduced plasma peroxides (oxidative stress) substantially in overweight subjects.
- Vitamin E and C supplementation prevents decrease of eicosapentaenoic acid in mononuclear cells in chronic hepatitis C patients during combination therapy of interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin
PubMed ID: 16459223
Vitamins E+C prevented treatment‑associated depletion of beneficial cell PUFA and raised plasma α‑tocopherol during antiviral therapy.
- Food selection based on total antioxidant capacity can modify antioxidant intake, systemic inflammation, and liver function without altering markers of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 18469252
High antioxidant‑capacity diet raised plasma α‑tocopherol and reduced inflammatory markers.
- Four-week parenteral nutrition using a third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)--a double-blind, randomised, multicentre study in adults
PubMed ID: 22796064
Serum α‑tocopherol increased significantly with vitamin E‑enriched emulsion (duplicated as relevant).
- Antioxidant supplements reduced oxidative stress and stabilized liver function tests but did not reduce inflammation in a randomized controlled trial in obese children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 24353344
Antioxidant supplement including vitamin E markedly improved antioxidant status (α‑tocopherol) in obese children.
- Tocotrienols for normalisation of hepatic echogenic response in nonalcoholic fatty liver: a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24373555
Mixed tocotrienols (vitamin E family) increased α‑tocopherol and improved NAFLD outcomes—antioxidant mechanism plausible.
- Treatment response in the PIVENS trial is associated with decreased Hedgehog pathway activity
PubMed ID: 24849310
Subset analysis showed vitamin E associated with molecular changes consistent with reduced oxidative/hepatocellular stress.
- Dietary supplementation of pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium protects against oxidative stress and liver damage in laying hens fed an oxidized sunflower oil-added diet
PubMed ID: 26837542
In hens, vitamin E prevented oxidative stress markers and liver damage (animal model).
- Effects of Delta-tocotrienol Supplementation on Liver Enzymes, Inflammation, Oxidative stress and Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
PubMed ID: 29749323
Δ‑tocotrienol reduced oxidative stress (MDA) in NAFLD RCT.
- Haptoglobin 2 Allele is Associated With Histologic Response to Vitamin E in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 30586008
Pharmacologic vitamin E improved NASH histology/enzymes; effects are plausibly mediated in part via antioxidant mechanisms.
- Assessing the efficacy of tocotrienol-rich fraction vitamin E in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a single-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39160468
Tocotrienol‑rich vitamin E reduced DNA damage (comet assay) and downregulated inflammatory markers—strong antioxidant evidence.
- [Alcohol-induced toxic hepatitis--a "free radical" associated disease. Lowering fatality by adjuvant antioxidant therapy]
PubMed ID: 8256468
High‑dose antioxidant regimen including D‑alpha‑tocopherol improved oxidative markers and outcomes in alcoholic hepatitis—supportive evidence.
- Consumption of red wine polyphenols reduces the susceptibility of low-density lipoproteins to oxidation in vivo
PubMed ID: 9701181
Vitamin E and red‑wine polyphenols increased LDL oxidation lag time in short human studies—direct antioxidant endpoint.
- The comparison of in vivo antigenotoxic and antioxidative capacity of two propylene glycol extracts of Calendula officinalis (marigold) and vitamin E in young growing pigs
PubMed ID: 18700847
Clear reduction in oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in pigs given vitamin E (strong mechanistic antioxidant evidence, animal model).
- Beneficial effect of refined red palm oil on lipid peroxidation and monocyte tissue factor in HCV-related liver disease: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 27020633
Randomized trial in HCV cirrhosis: oral vitamin E reduced lipid peroxidation (erythrocyte MDA, urinary isoprostanes) — direct clinical evidence of antioxidant action.
- The Antioxidant Effects of Hydroxytyrosol and Vitamin E on Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, in a Clinical Trial: A New Treatment?
PubMed ID: 30588836
HXT+vitamin E reduced oxidative‑stress markers and liver steatosis in pediatric NAFLD; vitamin E likely contributed but was combined with hydroxytyrosol.
- Effect of enteral feeding with eicosapentaenoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, and antioxidants on antioxidant status in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
PubMed ID: 12665164
Antioxidant‑enriched enteral feeding (including vitamin E) normalized plasma alpha‑tocopherol in ARDS patients — direct effect on vitamin E status.
- Optimized rapeseed oil enriched with healthy micronutrients: a relevant nutritional approach to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Results of the Optim'Oils randomized intervention trial
PubMed ID: 22784432
Optimized rapeseed oil raised plasma alpha‑tocopherol and modestly reduced LDL oxidation — supports antioxidant role.
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
IV MCT/ω‑3 lipid emulsion increased α‑tocopherol and lowered inflammatory cytokines in preterms — improved antioxidant status and inflammatory markers.
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 27619403
Omega‑3 plus vitamin E in PCOS raised TAC and lowered MDA/oxidative markers — antioxidant effects observed (co‑intervention).
- [Diabetes mellitus--a free radical-associated disease. Results of adjuvant antioxidant supplementation]
PubMed ID: 8390768
1200 IU D‑alpha‑tocopherol reduced multiple oxidative‑stress biomarkers in diabetic patients — clear antioxidant effect.
- Comparison of the effect of alpha-lipoic acid and alpha-tocopherol supplementation on measures of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 10569644
Alpha‑tocopherol (400 IU/d) prolonged LDL lag time and markedly lowered urinary F2‑isoprostanes — strong direct antioxidant evidence.
- Complementary therapy in diabetic patients with chronic complications: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 20586147
Diabetic patients: multinutrient including vitamin E increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol and decreased plasma lipid peroxides — biochemical antioxidant improvement (combo therapy).
- The effects of lipoic acid and α-tocopherol supplementation on the lipid profile and insulin sensitivity of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21371770
α‑Tocopherol supplementation raised vitamin E/total cholesterol ratio significantly in type 2 diabetics — strong biomarker evidence of increased antioxidant status.
- A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of 200 mg alpha-tocopherol on the oxidation resistance of atherogenic lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 9808219
Clear, large increases in plasma/lipoprotein α‑tocopherol and major prolongation of oxidation lag times in smokers.
- Dose-response comparison of RRR-alpha-tocopherol and all-racemic alpha-tocopherol on LDL oxidation
PubMed ID: 9351400
Dose-dependent increases in plasma/LDL α‑tocopherol and slowed LDL oxidation at ≥400 IU/d.
- What dose of vitamin E is required to reduce susceptibility of LDL to oxidation?
PubMed ID: 8873932
Dose-dependent delays in LDL oxidation and reduced oxidation rate at 500–1500 IU/day.
- Circulating levels of reactive oxygen species in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and the influence of antioxidant supplementation: 6-month follow-up
PubMed ID: 25686055
Oral antioxidant supplement (contains vitamin E) lowered systemic oxidative stress (FORT) in diabetic NPDR patients — vitamin E likely contributory but combined therapy confounds attribution.
- Effective photoprotection of human skin against infrared A radiation by topically applied antioxidants: results from a vehicle controlled, double-blind, randomized study
PubMed ID: 25349107
Topical antioxidant mix with vitamin E reduced IRA‑induced MMP‑1 expression vs sunscreen alone — protection against light‑induced environmental damage.
- Attenuation of blood parameters in smokers and non-smokers after intake of a complex food additive
PubMed ID: 12622238
Mixed antioxidant supplement (including vitamin E) increased plasma α‑tocopherol in smokers—directly increases vitamin E status and antioxidant potential.
- Antioxidative efficacy of parallel and combined supplementation with coenzyme Q10 and d-alpha-tocopherol in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 10993487
Vitamin E alone improved LDL oxidative resistance—strong direct antioxidant outcome.
- Effect of combined coenzyme Q10 and d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on exercise-induced lipid peroxidation and muscular damage: a placebo-controlled double-blind study in marathon runners
PubMed ID: 9733025
Q10 plus low‑dose vitamin E raised plasma vitamin E and reduced lipoprotein oxidation susceptibility.
- [Treatment of asthenoteratozoospermia with Jujing Decoction by improving the structure and function of sperm mitochondria via antioxidant stress based on the theory of "Yang-Qi transformation and Yin morphologization"]
PubMed ID: 40783834
Natural vitamin E + L‑carnitine improved seminal antioxidant/mitochondrial markers and reduced sperm DNA fragmentation — direct antioxidant effects in sperm.
- Tocotrienol supplementation suppressed bone resorption and oxidative stress in postmenopausal osteopenic women: a 12-week randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29330573
Randomized trial: tocotrienol supplements significantly reduced oxidative‑stress markers (urine 8‑OHdG).
- Effects of calcium soap of rice bran oil fatty acids supplementation alone and with DL-α-tocopherol acetate in lamb diets on performance, digestibility, ruminal parameters and meat quality
PubMed ID: 26211674
Controlled animal feeding: DL‑α‑tocopherol reduced meat TBARS (lipid oxidation) indicating antioxidant action.
- Chronic vitamin E administration improves brachial reactivity and increases intracellular magnesium concentration in type II diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 10634373
Vitamin E (600 mg/day) reduced oxidative stress biomarkers in diabetics—direct antioxidant effect in humans.
- Chemoprevention of colorectal tumors: role of lactulose and of other agents
PubMed ID: 9145453
Combined antioxidants (A/C/E) markedly reduced adenomatous polyp recurrence—consistent with antioxidant-mediated protection (combination intervention).
- Fenofibrate improves the atherogenic lipid profile and enhances LDL resistance to oxidation in HIV-positive adults
PubMed ID: 15019537
Vitamin E improved LDL resistance to oxidation in the trial—evidence of antioxidant action on lipoproteins.
- Partial resistance of low density lipoprotein to oxidation in vivo after increased intake of berries
PubMed ID: 11302008
Alpha‑tocopherol supplementation raised serum tocopherol and modestly increased LDL antioxidant capacity.
- [Metabolic estimation of efficiency of vitamin and mineral complexes in qualified athletes]
PubMed ID: 33740332
Athlete study (30 days) including vitamin E raised α/γ‑tocopherols and SOD activity and lowered 8‑isoprostane — direct biochemical evidence of antioxidant effects.
- Serum Metabolomic Response to Low- and High-Dose Vitamin E Supplementation in Two Randomized Controlled Trials
PubMed ID: 32312759
High‑dose α‑tocopherol produced robust, dose‑dependent metabolomic shifts including increases in α‑CEHC sulfate (a tocopherol metabolite) indicating strong biochemical antioxidant activity.
- Effects of supplementation of antioxidant vitamins and lipid peroxidation in critically ill patients
PubMed ID: 24160231
High‑dose antioxidant vitamin supplementation (including vitamin E) reduced MDA (lipid peroxidation) in critically ill patients — direct evidence of antioxidant effect in humans.
- [Effect of antioxidant supplementation over oxidative stress and quality of life in cervical cancer]
PubMed ID: 22470030
Combined antioxidant supplement (including vitamin E) lowered protein oxidation biomarkers during cancer therapy and improved QoL.
- Effects of 6 weeks of n-3 fatty acids and antioxidant mixture on lipid peroxidation at rest and postexercise
PubMed ID: 21222131
Athlete trial: adding antioxidants including vitamin E reduced several exercise‑induced lipid‑peroxidation markers versus n‑3 alone.
- Effects of vitamin C and E combination on element and oxidative stress levels in the blood of operative patients under desflurane anesthesia
PubMed ID: 20464539
Perioperative vitamin C+E reduced lipid peroxidation and raised plasma vitamin E — biochemical antioxidant protection.
- Vitamins C and E treatment combined with exercise modulates oxidative stress markers in blood of patients with fibromyalgia: a controlled clinical pilot study
PubMed ID: 20666654
Vitamin C+E improved biochemical oxidative-stress markers in fibromyalgia patients though symptoms unchanged.
- Systemic inflammatory load in humans is suppressed by consumption of two formulations of dried, encapsulated juice concentrate
PubMed ID: 20425759
Fruit/vegetable powder increased antioxidant nutrients including vitamin E and reduced inflammatory markers — supports antioxidant function (multi-ingredient).
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with a cholinesterase inhibitor combined with antioxidants
PubMed ID: 20224285
Antioxidant formula including vitamin E reduced oxidative stress markers in Alzheimer’s patients — evidence for antioxidant action (multi-component).
- Antioxidant micronutrients and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in colorectal adenoma patients: results from a randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20200432
Multi-antioxidant (including high-dose α‑tocopherol) lowered TNF‑α and redox markers in colorectal adenoma patients — supports antioxidant role (but multi-nutrient).
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
8‑week antioxidant supplementation (includes E) reduced lipid peroxidation marker and improved oxidative stress markers in overweight adults.
- [Study the effect of antioxidant vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene supplement on erythrocyte functions in elderly person]
PubMed ID: 18646528
RCT in elderly showed antioxidant mix (vitamin E included) reduced H2O2‑induced erythrocyte hemolysis and improved membrane function—direct cell antioxidant protection signal.
- Antioxidant supplementation lowers exercise-induced oxidative stress in young overweight adults
PubMed ID: 17189550
High-dose antioxidant regimen including VE reduced exercise-induced lipid hydroperoxides—supports antioxidant protection in humans (combo therapy).
- [Effect of multiple micronutrients supplementation on anti-oxidative activity and oxidized DNA damage of lymphocytes in children]
PubMed ID: 15941534
Children given multi-antioxidant including VE had higher plasma antioxidants and reduced DNA oxidation—strong biomarker evidence (but multi-nutrient).
- Low intake of calcium, folate, nicotinic acid, vitamin E, retinol, beta-carotene and high intake of pantothenic acid, biotin and riboflavin are significantly associated with increased genome instability--results from a dietary intake and micronucleus index survey in South Australia
PubMed ID: 15705599
Dietary vitamin E linked to lower genome damage and antioxidant+zinc supplement reduced micronucleus frequency — supports antioxidant/protective role.
- Folate levels determine effect of antioxidant supplementation on micronuclei in subjects with cardiovascular risk
PubMed ID: 15548759
Supplement containing 100 mg alpha‑tocopherol increased plasma FRAP and decreased malondialdehyde and micronuclei — improved antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative damage markers.
- Effects of 6-month multivitamin supplementation on serum concentrations of alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, and vitamin C in healthy elderly women
PubMed ID: 15255454
Physiologic multivitamin (36 mg vitamin E) increased serum alpha‑tocopherol in older women — supports antioxidant status.
- Evaluation of lipid oxidation after ingestion of bakery products enriched with phytosterols, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 15556261
Fortified bakery products containing α‑tocopherol modestly reduced a lipid‑peroxidation marker (TBA) — evidence of antioxidant effect in food matrix.
- Complex multivitamin supplementation improves homocysteine and resistance to LDL-C oxidation
PubMed ID: 14559932
Multivitamin (contains vitamin E) increased plasma vitamin E and reduced LDL oxidation—direct measures of improved antioxidant defenses (combination product).
- Improved antioxidant and fatty acid status of patients with cystic fibrosis after antioxidant supplementation is linked to improved lung function
PubMed ID: 12499335
High‑dose antioxidant regimen raised plasma vitamin E and antioxidant enzyme activity in CF patients (multi‑component trial).
- A European multicentre, placebo-controlled supplementation study with alpha-tocopherol, carotene-rich palm oil, lutein or lycopene: analysis of serum responses
PubMed ID: 11914107
Direct biochemical trial: oral alpha‑tocopherol substantially raised serum alpha‑tocopherol—supports antioxidant status change.
- Antioxidant effect of beta-carotene in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis: clinical and laboratory parameters of a pilot study
PubMed ID: 12200905
Beta‑carotene supplementation in children with CF raised plasma vitamin E and lowered malondialdehyde (oxidative stress marker).
- Effect of two years' supplementation with natural antioxidants on vitamin and trace element status biomarkers: preliminary data of the SU.VI.MAX study
PubMed ID: 11718454
Two‑year antioxidant supplementation significantly raised alpha‑tocopherol and other antioxidant biomarkers in a 1000‑person subsample.
- Enteral feeding with a solution enriched with antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E enhances the resistance to oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 11153621
Enteral formula with vitamins A/C/E raised plasma and LDL tocopherol and improved LDL resistance to oxidation (+21%).
- Effect of antioxidant supplementation on urine and blood markers of oxidative stress during extended moderate-altitude training
PubMed ID: 10442154
Multi-nutrient antioxidant (including vitamin E) prevented altitude training–related rise in plasma lipid hydroperoxides.
- [Effects of vitamins E, C and beta-carotene on DNA damage]
PubMed ID: 11864448
Supplementation with vitamins E/C/beta‑carotene reduced H2O2-induced lymphocyte DNA damage—strong biochemical antioxidant protection when given in combination.
- Serum alpha-tocopherol and subsequent risk of lung cancer among male smokers
PubMed ID: 10528024
Higher baseline alpha‑tocopherol associated with lower lung cancer risk in smokers — consistent with antioxidant protection hypothesis (observational).
- Effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on oxidative stress and viral load in HIV-infected subjects
PubMed ID: 9764785
Vitamin E + C decreased multiple oxidative‑stress markers in HIV patients (large reductions in lipid peroxidation) — strong biochemical antioxidant evidence though combined treatment.
- Glutathione peroxidase in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the effects of selenium supplementation
PubMed ID: 9726810
Combined antioxidant therapy raised vitamin E and GSH‑Px and was associated with slowed ALS progression — antioxidant mechanism plausible though multicomponent.
- Antioxidant supplementation and respiratory functions among workers exposed to high levels of ozone
PubMed ID: 9655734
Antioxidant supplement (including vitamin E) prevented ozone‑related small declines in lung function — direct evidence of protection from environmental oxidative stress (mixture).
- Supplementation with antioxidants prior to bone marrow transplantation
PubMed ID: 9370141
Antioxidant regimen (including alpha‑tocopherol) raised plasma tocopherol and prevented conditioning‑induced lipid peroxidation in marrow transplant patients.
- Peroxidation of LDL from combined-hyperlipidemic male smokers supplied with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants
PubMed ID: 9409230
Moderate antioxidant supplement with vitamin E increased serum alpha‑tocopherol and made LDL more resistant to oxidation in smokers.
- Antioxidant nutrient supplementation reduces the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein to oxidation in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 9247510
High‑dose antioxidant supplementation (including vitamin E) substantially increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol and doubled LDL oxidation lag time.
- Effect of a two-year supplementation with low doses of antioxidant vitamins and/or minerals in elderly subjects on levels of nutrients and antioxidant defense parameters
PubMed ID: 9263186
Longer‑term low‑dose vitamin/mineral mix (including vitamin E) increased serum tocopherol and improved erythrocyte resistance to oxidative challenge.
- Increased oxidation resistance of atherogenic plasma lipoproteins at high vitamin E levels in non-vitamin E supplemented men
PubMed ID: 8800496
Observational study: higher plasma vitamin E associated with greater lipoprotein oxidation resistance (consistent association).
- Effect of 6 month supplementation with different combinations of an association of antioxidant nutrients on biochemical parameters and markers of the antioxidant defence system in the elderly. The Geriatrie/Min.Vit.Aox Network
PubMed ID: 8862480
Elderly supplements raised serum vitamin E and antioxidant enzyme activities (GPx, SOD) — direct antioxidant effects.
- Effect of antioxidant-rich foods on plasma ascorbic acid, cardiac enzyme, and lipid peroxide levels in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 7797808
Dietary antioxidant intervention after MI reduced markers of lipid peroxidation (combination intervention).
- Tocotrienol-Enriched Beverage Enhances Psychological Well-Being, Antioxidant Defense, and Genomic Stability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40647282
Increased catalase and other antioxidant/bio-marker changes after tocotrienol intervention support antioxidant effects.
- Vitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39970876
300 mg/day vitamin E improved liver enzymes and reduced IL-6—changes compatible with antioxidant/anti-inflammatory activity in MASH.
- Hepato-Protective Effects of Delta-Tocotrienol and Alpha-Tocopherol in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Regulation of Circulating MicroRNA Expression
PubMed ID: 36613525
Downregulation of pathogenic miRNAs correlated with improvements in oxidative/apoptosis biomarkers—consistent with antioxidant-related mechanisms.
- Comparison of delta-tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol effects on hepatic steatosis and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind active-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35933083
Both δ‑tocotrienol and α‑tocopherol improved oxidative stress markers in NAFLD; tocotrienol showed additional benefits.
- Topical application of a cream containing nanoparticles with vitamin E for radiodermatitis prevention in women with breast cancer: A randomized, triple-blind, controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 36403542
Topical vitamin E reduced some radiotherapy-induced skin damage—consistent with protecting skin from environmental (radiation) insult.
- Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33899292
δ‑Tocotrienol substantially lowered oxidative‑stress marker (MDA) and altered related miRNAs (strong antioxidant signal).
- Tocotrienol-Rich Vitamin E (Tocovid) Improved Nerve Conduction Velocity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in a Phase II Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34836025
Tocotrienol supplementation increased tocotrienol blood levels and produced clinical/biochemical improvements consistent with antioxidant action.
- [Traditional Chinese therapy of tonifying the kidney and invigorating blood circulation reduces sperm DNA damage and improves natural pregnancy in infertile males]
PubMed ID: 33345481
Regimen including vitamin E lowered sperm DNA fragmentation and suggests antioxidant‑mediated DNA protection (moderate evidence).
- [Luobufukebiri Pills improve semen quality and seminal plasma-related biochemical indexes in patients with asthenospermia]
PubMed ID: 34898074
Vitamin E improved seminal oxidative‑stress markers (↓MDA, ↑SOD) with correlated motility gains (direct antioxidant effect).
- Plasma, Prostate and Urine Levels of Tocopherols and Metabolites in Men after Supplementation with a γ-Tocopherol-Rich Vitamin E Mixture
PubMed ID: 33319628
γ‑Tocopherol supplementation produced clear tissue uptake and metabolite rises, supporting biological antioxidant availability.
- Impact of Vitamin E supplementation on vascular function in haptoglobin genotype stratified diabetes patients (EVAS Trial): a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32341356
Reduction in oxidised‑LDL indicates an antioxidant effect despite neutral endothelial outcomes.
- Factors Associated with Increased Alpha-Tocopherol Content in Milk in Response to Maternal Supplementation with 800 IU of Vitamin E
PubMed ID: 31013594
Single high dose produced large rises in serum and milk α‑tocopherol, supporting increased antioxidant capacity systemically and in milk.
- Multiple Micronutrient Powder Reduces Vitamin E Deficiency in Brazilian Children: A Pragmatic, Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31717948
Home fortification including vitamin E greatly increased serum α‑tocopherol and reduced deficiency—direct antioxidant status effect.
- The effects of vitamin E supplementation on endometrial thickness, and gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and inflammatory cytokines among women with implantation failure
PubMed ID: 28847198
400 IU vitamin E raised serum α‑tocopherol and reduced plasma MDA in women, showing antioxidant effects.
- Short-Term High-Dose Vitamin E to Prevent Contrast Medium-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Elective Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27068631
Reduced contrast‑induced AKI indicates protection from an iatrogenic environmental (contrast) injury.
- The effects of high-dose vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27578124
High‑dose vitamin E significantly lowered MDA/AGEs and inflammatory markers in diabetic kidney disease—direct antioxidant biomarker improvements.
- Consumption of Argan Oil Improves Anti-Oxidant and Lipid Status in Hemodialysis Patients
PubMed ID: 26101142
Argan oil (raising vitamin E) reduced oxidative stress markers (MDA, ox‑LDL) in dialysis patients.
- New strategy of α- and γ-tocopherol to prevent contrast-induced acute kidney injury in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing elective coronary procedures
PubMed ID: 23314316
Peri‑procedural α/γ‑tocopherol markedly reduced contrast‑induced acute kidney injury—likely antioxidant protection of renal epithelium (randomized trial).
- Perturbation of cellular immune functions in cigarette smokers and protection by palm oil vitamin E supplementation
PubMed ID: 23286246
Palm‑oil TRF increased plasma tocopherol/tocotrienol levels markedly—strong pharmacokinetic antioxidant evidence; downstream functional antioxidant effects limited.
- Vitamin E supplementation, superoxide dismutase status, and outcome of scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23688096
Adjunctive oral vitamin E raised antioxidant enzyme (SOD) levels and improved periodontal outcomes vs SRP alone in humans.
- Vitamin E supplementation protects erythrocyte membranes from oxidative stress in healthy Chinese middle-aged and elderly people
PubMed ID: 22652371
Well-powered RCT: dose‑dependent increases in α‑tocopherol with reductions in MDA and improved erythrocyte stability — strong biochemical antioxidant evidence.
- Antihypertensive and antioxidant effects of dietary black sesame meal in pre-hypertensive humans
PubMed ID: 21827664
Black sesame meal (which raised tocopherol) reduced MDA (lipid peroxidation) — antioxidant marker improvement, though not isolated vit E.
- Effects of different forms of hazelnuts on blood lipids and α-tocopherol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals
PubMed ID: 20877394
Dietary hazelnuts increased circulating α‑tocopherol in humans, consistent with enhanced antioxidant capacity.
- Systemic hypoxia enhances bactericidal activities of human polymorphonuclear leuocytes
PubMed ID: 19053944
Single high‑dose vitamin E prevented hypoxia‑induced lipid peroxidation (8‑isoprostane, MDA) in humans.
- Down-regulation of oxidative DNA lesions in human mononuclear cells after antioxidant supplementation correlates to increase of gamma-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 19326341
Randomized supplement trial showed reduced oxidative DNA lesions correlated with raised γ‑tocopherol.
- Effect of high-dose alpha-tocopherol supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 17991651
High‑dose natural α‑tocopherol markedly reduced urinary F2‑isoprostanes and LDL oxidizability (robust antioxidant biomarker improvements).
- Reduction of DNA damage in older healthy adults by Tri E Tocotrienol supplementation
PubMed ID: 17884341
Tocotrienol RCT in older adults produced consistent reductions in DNA oxidative‑damage markers (strong antioxidant evidence).
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherol supplementation on markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 17272491
Alpha- and mixed‑tocopherols significantly reduced plasma F2‑isoprostanes (systemic oxidative‑stress marker) in diabetics.
- Vitamin E dietary supplementation significantly affects multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease in baboons
PubMed ID: 17823422
Baboons given higher dietary vitamin E had increased total antioxidant status and reduced oxidized LDL.
- Vitamin E supplementation and plasma 8-isoprostane and adiponectin in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 17299112
High-dose vitamin E increased plasma levels and modestly lowered 8-isoprostane (oxidative marker) in overweight adults.
- The relationship between dose of vitamin E and suppression of oxidative stress in humans
PubMed ID: 17936185
Dose-dependent, large reductions in plasma F2-isoprostanes (robust oxidative-stress biomarker) with high-dose alpha-tocopherol.
- The effect of vitamin E on blood pressure in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17143195
Reduced plasma F2-isoprostanes in type 2 diabetics—biochemical antioxidant effect despite BP rise.
- Dose dependent elevation of plasma tocotrienol levels and its effect on arterial compliance, plasma total antioxidant status, and lipid profile in healthy humans supplemented with tocotrienol rich vitamin E
PubMed ID: 17330512
Tocotrienol-rich E raised TAS (total antioxidant status) dose-dependently in healthy men.
- The Melbourne Atherosclerosis Vitamin E Trial (MAVET): a study of high dose vitamin E in smokers
PubMed ID: 16926662
Reduced LDL oxidative susceptibility in smokers—direct improvement in a lipid oxidation biomarker.
- Effect of vitamin E therapy on oxidative stress and erythrocyte osmotic fragility in patients on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 17173246
Raised serum vitamin E and reduced plasma MDA and erythrocyte fragility in dialysis patients—clear antioxidant effects.
- A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of vitamin E supplementation for protection against cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy: final results
PubMed ID: 16622646
Oral vitamin E reduced cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy; plausible antioxidant/neuroprotective mechanism.
- Effects of atorvastatin and vitamin E on lipoproteins and oxidative stress in dialysis patients: a randomised-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15836660
Alpha‑tocopherol improved LDL resistance to oxidation (in vitro), a direct antioxidant endpoint.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial of the effects of alpha-tocopherol supplementation on levels of autoantibodies against 5-hydroxymethyl-2-deoxyuridine in melanoma patients
PubMed ID: 15091194
Supplementation robustly raised plasma alpha-tocopherol (bioavailability) though DNA-damage marker effects were limited.
- Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) and a new potent antioxidant and UVA-protective formulation as prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 15238098
Topical antioxidant formulation containing vitamin E plus sunscreen markedly prevented UVA‑provoked PLE — strong protection from UV environmental stressors.
- Vitamin E improves fibrinolytic activity in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 15226088
Vitamin E reduced thioredoxin (oxidative-stress marker) and improved fibrinolysis in coronary-spasm patients — clear antioxidant biomarker changes.
- The effect of vitamin E treatment on tardive dyskinesia and blood superoxide dismutase: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14709952
Marked clinical improvement in tardive dyskinesia accompanied by increased blood SOD — strong evidence of antioxidant action.
- Mixed tocopherols inhibit platelet aggregation in humans: potential mechanisms
PubMed ID: 12600864
Mixed-tocopherol supplementation reduced platelet aggregation and increased platelet SOD and NO, indicating cellular antioxidant activity.
- Oral alpha-tocopherol supplementation inhibits lipid oxidation in established human atherosclerotic lesions
PubMed ID: 14703736
500 IU/day alpha‑tocopherol increased plasma/LDL tocopherol and prolonged LDL oxidation lag phase, demonstrating antioxidant action.
- Vitamin E supplementation in patients with carotid atherosclerosis: reversal of altered oxidative stress status in plasma but not in plaque
PubMed ID: 14592846
High-dose vitamin E decreased a plasma oxysterol and raised plasma tocopherol, supporting systemic antioxidant effects.
- Effects of exogenous vitamin E supplementation on the levels of oxidants and antioxidants in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
PubMed ID: 12682418
400 IU/day vitamin E modestly lowered malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid-peroxidation marker, in COPD patients.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical vitamin E mousse markedly reduced local free radicals (~45% reduction) in diabetic microangiopathy—strong local antioxidant evidence.
- Studies of LDL oxidation following alpha-, gamma-, or delta-tocotrienyl acetate supplementation of hypercholesterolemic humans
PubMed ID: 11063909
Alpha‑tocotrienyl acetate significantly increased LDL resistance to oxidation (+22%)—robust antioxidant effect.
- Effect of increasing dietary antioxidants on concentrations of vitamin E and total alkenals in serum of dogs and cats
PubMed ID: 19757574
In dogs/cats higher dietary vitamin E reduced lipid peroxidation above thresholds—animal antioxidant evidence.
- Vitamin E supplementation improves endothelial function in type I diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 10898419
Marked increase in LDL tocopherol and reduced LDL oxidative susceptibility—clear antioxidant protection of lipoproteins.
- Improvement of endothelial vasomotor dysfunction by treatment with alpha-tocopherol in patients with high remnant lipoproteins levels
PubMed ID: 10334416
Alpha‑tocopherol reduced plasma TBARS (lipid peroxidation) and improved endothelial function—strong biomarker evidence.
- Endothelial dysfunction in Type 1 diabetes mellitus: relationship with LDL oxidation and the effects of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 10656227
Raised plasma tocopherol and improved endothelial function, consistent with antioxidant-mediated vascular benefit.
- High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10480765
High-dose vitamin E increased serum vitamin E and improved microvascular flow, associated with antioxidant actions.
- [Therapeutic plasmapheresis and alpha-tocopherol in patients with coronary heart disease]
PubMed ID: 9865013
Alpha-tocopherol addition stabilized antioxidant ceruloplasmin and prolonged anti-peroxidation effects.
- Vitamin E administration improves impairment of endothelium-dependent vasodilation in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 9822095
Vitamin E reduced an oxidative-stress marker (TBARS) while improving endothelial function.
- Association between low plasma vitamin E concentration and progression of early cortical lens opacities
PubMed ID: 8781465
Association between low plasma vitamin E and cataract progression suggests vitamin E protects lens from oxidative damage.
- Lipid peroxidation and human sperm motility: protective role of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 8957697
Oral vitamin E reduced sperm lipid peroxidation (MDA), a direct antioxidant effect in reproductive tissue.
- Randomised controlled trial of vitamin E in patients with coronary disease: Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS)
PubMed ID: 8622332
Large trial raised plasma tocopherol and reduced cardiac events—consistent with antioxidant mechanism.
- Vitamin E supplementation and periventricular hemorrhage in the newborn
PubMed ID: 1985413
Supplementation raised plasma vitamin E markedly in preterm infants and was associated with large reductions in IVH, consistent with antioxidant/bioprotective effects.
- Evaluation of the Effect Derived from Silybin with Vitamin D and Vitamin E Administration on Clinical, Metabolic, Endothelial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress Parameters, and Serological Worsening Markers in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients
PubMed ID: 31737175
Combination therapy reduced TBARS and other oxidative‑stress markers in NAFLD, indicating antioxidant effects (combination limits attribution).
- Comparing palm oil tocotrienol rich fraction with α-tocopherol supplementation on oxidative stress in healthy older adults
PubMed ID: 30014863
α‑Tocopherol and tocotrienol interventions reduced MDA and DNA damage in older adults.
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
Topical CE+E+ferulic after CO2 laser improved healing and reduced oxidative stress–related outcomes.
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
CE+E+ferulic applied after laser strongly reduced erythema and melanin index (antioxidant effect).
- The Effect of Combined Vitamin C and Vitamin E Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Endometriosis: A Randomized, Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34122682
Combined vitamin C+E significantly reduced MDA and ROS in endometriosis patients.
- The Effects of Antioxidant Vitamins on Proinflammatory Cytokines and Some Biochemical Parameters of Power Plant Workers: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32931612
Antioxidant vitamins lowered some inflammatory and oxidative markers in exposed workers.
- Investigating the effects of vitamins E and C on oxidative stress and hematological parameters among power plant workers: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32191586
Vitamins E and C increased antioxidant enzymes and decreased MDA/TAC—strong biochemical antioxidant evidence.
- The effect of vitamin E and C on comet assay indices and apoptosis in power plant workers: A double blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32247559
Vitamin E (alone/with C) reduced DNA‑damage (comet assay) in exposed workers.
- Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31975502
Topical vitamin C+E+raspberry improved skin outcomes — consistent with topical antioxidant action.
- Vitamin C and E supplementation hampers cellular adaptation to endurance training in humans: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24492839
High-dose C+E prevented training-induced increases in mitochondrial/biogenesis markers — strong cellular-level antioxidant effects (albeit with functional trade-offs).
- Combined effect of antioxidant supplementation and resistance training on oxidative stress markers, muscle and body composition in an elderly population
PubMed ID: 22159777
Six months of C+E raised plasma α-tocopherol substantially — clear biochemical antioxidant effect.
- Supplementing vitamins C and E to standard triple therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori
PubMed ID: 21740452
Adjunctive vitamins C+E produced large improvements in H. pylori eradication—consistent with antioxidant/adjunctive antimicrobial effects.
- Serum vaspin concentrations are decreased after exercise-induced oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 20975299
Antioxidants (vitamins C+E) prevented training-associated fall in vaspin and were linked with oxidative-stress markers—supports antioxidant modulatory role.
- Plasma vitamin C and tocotrienols changes in response to dietary supplementation among young male adults
PubMed ID: 20499024
Robust increases in plasma tocotrienols (vitamin E isoforms) demonstrating bioavailability and capacity to raise vitamin E antioxidant status.
- Oxidative stress in Helicobacter pylori infection: does supplementation with vitamins C and E increase the eradication rate?
PubMed ID: 19674132
Adding vitamins C+E to H. pylori therapy markedly increased eradication rate, plausibly via antioxidant/adjunct mechanisms.
- Supplementation of vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc attenuates oxidative stress in burned children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19692922
Burned children receiving vitamins E+C+zinc showed reduced lipid peroxidation and faster wound healing—strong antioxidant-related finding (multi‑nutrient confound).
- Increased antioxidant capacity in healthy volunteers taking a mixture of oral antioxidants versus vitamin C or E supplementation
PubMed ID: 17526461
Vitamin E alone measurably raised plasma antioxidant capacity in healthy adults.
- Effect of vitamins C and E supplementation on peripheral oxidative stress markers and pregnancy rate in women with endometriosis
PubMed ID: 18005966
Vitamins C+E lowered peritoneal/plasma oxidative stress markers in endometriosis.
- Antioxidant supplementation enhances antioxidant capacity and mitigates oxidative damage following acute ischaemic stroke
PubMed ID: 16091766
Acute stroke RCT showed increased TAOC and decreased MDA with vitamin C+E — clear biochemical antioxidant improvements.
- [Synergistic antioxidative effect of vitamins E and C on low density lipoproteins from smokers and non-smokers subjects]
PubMed ID: 15916166
Marked decreases in LDL oxidation susceptibility with vitamins C+E indicate robust antioxidant effect on lipoproteins.
- Oral antioxidant therapy improves endothelial function in Type 1 but not Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 12881209
Long-term antioxidants (C+E) improved endothelial function in Type 1 diabetes; supports antioxidant effect.
- Vitamin C supplementation decreases oxidative stress biomarker f2-isoprostanes in plasma of nonsmokers exposed to environmental tobacco smoke
PubMed ID: 12881011
Mixture including vitamin E lowered plasma F2‑isoprostanes in nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke.
- Antioxidant vitamin supplementation in Crohn's disease decreases oxidative stress. a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12591053
Vitamins E+C for 4 weeks reduced breath and plasma oxidative‑stress markers in Crohn's patients.
- Antioxidants prevent depression of the acute hypoxic ventilatory response by subanaesthetic halothane in men
PubMed ID: 12411535
Antioxidants including alpha‑tocopherol restored hypoxic ventilatory response suppressed by halothane — physiological antioxidant effect.
- UVB photoprotection with antioxidants: effects of oral therapy with d-alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid on the minimal erythema dose
PubMed ID: 12013192
High‑dose alpha‑tocopherol (+ vitamin C) raised MED substantially — oral photoprotection against UV.
- Antioxidant supplementation and lung functions among children with asthma exposed to high levels of air pollutants
PubMed ID: 12204869
Vitamin E+C prevented ozone‑related short‑term lung function decrements in children with asthma — protection from environmental pollutant effects.
- Postprandial endothelial activation in healthy subjects and in type 2 diabetic patients: role of fat and carbohydrate meals
PubMed ID: 11923038
Acute prevention of postprandial rises in inflammatory/oxidative markers with vitamins C+E.
- Randomized, prospective trial of antioxidant supplementation in critically ill surgical patients
PubMed ID: 12454520
Early antioxidant therapy (E+C) reduced multiple organ failure in critically ill patients — likely mediated by antioxidant effects.
- Effects of vitamin C and vitamin E on in vivo lipid peroxidation: results of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12197998
Randomized trial: 400 IU/day vitamin E significantly reduced urinary F2‑isoprostanes (strong in vivo lipid‑peroxidation marker).
- Supplementation with vitamin E but not with vitamin C lowers lipid peroxidation in vivo in mildly hypercholesterolemic men
PubMed ID: 11811547
Vitamin E reduced plasma F2-isoprostanes by ~17% over 12 months (robust in vivo lipid-peroxidation marker reduction).
- Long-term effects of vitamin E, vitamin C, and combined supplementation on urinary 7-hydro-8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine, serum cholesterol oxidation products, and oxidation resistance of lipids in nondepleted men
PubMed ID: 10978253
Long-term vitamin E substantially increased plasma tocopherol and halved a cholesterol oxidation product (clear antioxidant effect).
- Double-blind intervention trial on modulation of ozone effects on pulmonary function by antioxidant supplements
PubMed ID: 10025472
Vitamins prevented ozone-induced lung function decline in exercising subjects (protection from environmental pollutant damage).
- Effect of vitamin E on oxidative stress level in blood, synovial fluid, and synovial tissue in severe knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 28662656
Preoperative oral vitamin E reduced plasma and synovial MDA in knee OA patients (randomized trial).
- Efficacy of water-based vitamin E solution versus placebo in the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34397821
Water-based oral vitamin E in VLBW infants markedly reduced MDA and increased TAC (strong RCT biomarker evidence).
- The effect of dietary intervention through the modification of fatty acids composition and antioxidant vitamin intake on plasma TXB(2) level in Korean postmenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 12068132
Dietary program increased serum vitamin E and decreased lipid peroxidation (MDA) and thromboxane—direct antioxidant biomarker improvements.
- Antioxidant vitamins or lactulose for the prevention of the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Colorectal Cancer Study Group of the University of Modena and the Health Care District 16
PubMed ID: 8449125
Antioxidant vitamin mixture including E strongly reduced colorectal adenoma recurrence—clinical outcome consistent with antioxidant protection.
- Antioxidant and hypocholesterolaemic effects of Terminalia arjuna tree-bark powder: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11225136
Short RCT in coronary patients produced a large (-36%) reduction in TBARS (lipid peroxidation) with vitamin E.
- Chemoprevention of human actinic keratoses by topical DL-alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 19336724
Topical vitamin E increased skin tocopherol and altered skin biomarkers (polyamines) consistent with antioxidant effects.
- Activated and Micronized Zeolite in the Modulation of Cellular Oxidative Stress in Mexican Smokers: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28613284
Vitamin E (400 mg) reduced markers of lipid peroxidation in smokers versus control.
- Sesame Lignans and Vitamin E Supplementation Improve Subjective Statuses and Anti-Oxidative Capacity in Healthy Humans With Feelings of Daily Fatigue
PubMed ID: 26153159
RCT showed sesame lignans + vit E improved LDL oxidative resistance — strong antioxidant biomarker evidence.
- Antioxidants for Pancreatic Functions in Chronic Pancreatitis: A Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Pilot Study
PubMed ID: 30789855
Antioxidant supplement including vitamin E increased circulating antioxidant levels over 6 months.
- Effect of long-term vitamin E and selenium supplementation on urine F2-isoprostanes, a biomarker of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 27012420
Randomized 400 IU/day vitamin E reduced urine F2‑isoprostane (~21%) in current smokers — robust biomarker evidence of antioxidant activity in humans.
- Studying the effect of antioxidants on cytogenetic manifestations of solvent exposure in the paint industry
PubMed ID: 23625906
Occupational study: antioxidant mixture including vitamin E reduced chromosomal aberrations and normalized many SCE abnormalities in solvent‑exposed workers — strong evidence of protection from environmental genotoxic stress (combination supplement).
- Effect of vitamin E and selenium supplementation on oxidative stress status in pulmonary tuberculosis patients
PubMed ID: 18339032
Small RCT in TB patients (vitamin E+selenium) decreased malondialdehyde and increased total antioxidant capacity — human evidence though combined supplement.
- Sperm oxidative stress and the effect of an oral vitamin E and selenium supplement on semen quality in infertile men
PubMed ID: 12623744
Vitamin E+selenium decreased seminal lipid peroxidation (MDA) and improved sperm motility versus comparator.
- Effects of topically applied antioxidants in experimentally provoked polymorphous light eruption
PubMed ID: 9529558
Topical antioxidant formulations including vitamin E reduced UV-provoked PLE—direct protection against environmental/UV damage.
- [Positive effect of cytoflavin on metabolic status changes in patients with burn disorder]
PubMed ID: 21894767
Adding cytoflavin increased blood tocopherol and antioxidant enzyme activities in burn patients (multi‑component drug).
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
δ‑Tocotrienol+resveratrol increased total antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative/inflammatory biomarkers.
- Modulation of (Na,K)-ATPase activity by membrane fatty acid composition: therapeutic implications in human hypertension
PubMed ID: 23659494
Combined vitamin C+E reduced oxidative stress markers and changed membrane PUFA composition in hypertensive men.
- A controlled trial of selegiline, alpha-tocopherol, or both as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
PubMed ID: 9110909
Clinical slowing of Alzheimer’s progression with high-dose α‑tocopherol is consistent with clinically meaningful antioxidant/neuroprotective activity.
- Antiaging efficacy of a retinaldehyde-based cream compared with glycolic acid peel sessions: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 30027612
Topical product with vitamin E derivative improved skin appearance post-procedure with fewer adverse effects—protective/tolerability signal.
- Effects of three months of treatment with vitamin E and N-acetyl cysteine on the oxidative balance in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
PubMed ID: 33216196
Oral vitamin E reduced a marker of total oxidative stress in transfusion-dependent thalassemia.
- Effect of antioxidants and B-group vitamins on risk of infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 23462586
Supplement regimen including 221 mg α‑tocopherol significantly raised plasma vitamin E—direct antioxidant biomarker increase.
- Randomized Clinical Trial of Antioxidant Therapy Patients with Septic Shock and Organ Dysfunction in the ICU: SOFA Score Reduction by Improvement of the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System
PubMed ID: 37174730
ICU trial: antioxidant therapy including vitamin E decreased oxidative‑damage markers (carbonylation, LPO) and organ‑failure scores—strong antioxidant signal though multi‑arm.
- Usefulness of Antioxidants as Adjuvant Therapy for Septic Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33213070
Vitamin E arm in septic shock trial reduced procalcitonin and trended to lower protein carbonylation—biochemical antioxidant/inflammatory signals improved.
- New chitin complexes and their anti-aging activity from inside out
PubMed ID: 22456780
Topical+oral multi‑ingredient product containing vitamin E reduced skin lipid peroxidation and improved skin antioxidant status—consistent with antioxidant protection (confounded).
- The Effects of Magnesium and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Hormonal Status and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PubMed ID: 30565017
Magnesium+vitamin E increased total antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative/inflammatory markers in PCOS—supports antioxidant role but from co‑supplementation.
- Comparison of the effects of vitamins and/or mineral supplementation on glomerular and tubular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 16186280
Vitamins C+E reduced oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde) in diabetics—evidence of antioxidant activity though from combined therapy.
- Multicenter ophthalmic and nutritional age-related macular degeneration study--part 2: antioxidant intervention and conclusions
PubMed ID: 8825017
Antioxidant formulation containing vitamin E stabilized visual acuity in ARMD, consistent with antioxidant protective effects (multi‑ingredient).
- Spread supplemented with moderate doses of vitamin E and carotenoids reduces lipid peroxidation in healthy, nonsmoking adults
PubMed ID: 14594786
Dose-response increase in plasma α-tocopherol, increased LDL oxidation lag time and lower F2-isoprostanes—strong mechanistic antioxidant evidence.
- Effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc gluconate, and selenomethionine supplementation on muscle function and oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25246239
Combined antioxidant regimen including vitamin E reduced lipid peroxides and improved muscle function in FSHD patients (vitamin E contribution plausible but not isolated).
- Effects of meat-based, meat-based with α-tocopherol, and pesco-vegetarian diets on biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer risk: a randomized behavioral intervention trial
PubMed ID: 41361349
Randomized diet trial: α‑tocopherol (100 mg/d) attenuated several meat-induced oxidative and genotoxic biomarkers in humans.
- Measures of cellular oxidative damage following vitamin E supplementation in young patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40389864
Double-blind RCT: 400 IU/day vitamin E raised plasma levels and reduced RBC lipid-peroxidation (MDA) and other oxidative markers.
- N-Acetylcysteine supplementation reduces oxidative stress and DNA damage in children with β-thalassemia
PubMed ID: 25222041
Randomized study in β-thalassemia: vitamin E decreased total oxidant status and increased total antioxidant capacity.
- Effects of postoperative antioxidants on the salivary glands in patients with thyroid cancer undergoing radioactive iodine-131 treatment
PubMed ID: 38312062
Antioxidant regimens including vitamin E improved salivary gland excretory function post‑I‑131, consistent with protection from radiotherapeutic environmental stress.
- Radioprotective effect of vitamin E on salivary glands after radioiodine therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer: a randomized-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28806348
Peri‑therapy oral vitamin E helped preserve salivary gland parameters after radioiodine exposure, indicating protection from therapeutic radiation.
- Does vitamin E protect salivary glands from I-131 radiation damage in patients with thyroid cancer?
PubMed ID: 23708871
High‑dose vitamin E around radioiodine markedly preserved salivary gland function — clear protection against ionizing‑radiation injury.
- Oxidative stress markers and tissue iron overload after 12-months vitamin E supplementation for children with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia on different iron chelators: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40424814
Large randomized pediatric trial: vitamin E adjunct to chelation reduced oxidative stress (MDA) and improved antioxidant enzyme activity.
- Effects of vitamins C and E supplementation combined with 12-week resistance training in older women with sarcopenia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40859523
Vitamins C+E given with resistance training lowered oxidative stress markers and improved muscle outcomes; supports antioxidant role in this context.
- The Synergic Effect of a Nutraceutical Supplementation Associated to a Mediterranean Hypocaloric Diet in a Population of Overweight/Obese Adults with NAFLD
PubMed ID: 36432436
Nutraceutical containing vitamin E improved liver enzymes/steatosis alongside expected antioxidant components.
- Gamma tocopherol effect on LPS-induced sputum neutrophilia is not modified by BMI or GSTM1 genotype
PubMed ID: 30660638
Gamma‑tocopherol reduced LPS‑induced neutrophilic airway inflammation — consistent with antioxidant/anti‑inflammatory activity of a vitamin E isoform.
- Omega-3 and vitamin E co-supplementation can improve antioxidant markers in obese/overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 30961460
Omega‑3 + vitamin E co‑supplementation raised TAC, increased GSH/catalase and lowered MDA in overweight/obese PCOS women (combined effect).
- Effects of High-dose Vitamin E Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: a Randomized Double-blinded Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29891745
High‑dose vitamin E increased glutathione and improved lipids in diabetic nephropathy, indicating antioxidant effects.
- The effect of vitamin C and/or E supplementations on type 2 diabetic adult males under metformin treatment: A single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29571976
Vitamin E (±C) improved antioxidant marker GSH and other oxidative stress measures in type 2 diabetics.
- High dietary selenium and vitamin E supplementation ameliorates the impacts of heat load on oxidative status and acid-base balance in sheep
PubMed ID: 26440003
In sheep, high Se + vitamin E reduced reactive oxygen metabolites and increased GPx activity under heat stress.
- Atorvastatin improves erectile dysfunction in patients initially irresponsive to Sildenafil by the activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase
PubMed ID: 23324897
Vitamin E increased SOD and GPO antioxidant markers in sildenafil nonresponders, though functional benefit absent.
- The effect of antioxidant vitamins E and C on cognitive performance of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment in Isfahan, Iran: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24326981
Vitamins E+C markedly decreased MDA and increased TAC/glutathione in elderly with MCI (biomarker effect).
- Effect of vitamin E and C supplements on lipid peroxidation and GSH-dependent antioxidant enzyme status in the blood of women consuming oral contraceptives
PubMed ID: 22494786
Vitamins C+E lowered MDA and increased GPx/GR in women on oral contraceptives.
- Vitamin E supplementation modulates gingival crevicular fluid lipid peroxidation and antioxidant levels in patients with orthodontic tooth movement
PubMed ID: 22113708
Vitamin E (300 mg/day) reduced localized lipid-peroxidation increases during orthodontic treatment.
- Comparative effects of silymarin and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress markers, and hemoglobin levels among patients on hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 21332331
Vitamin E raised RBC GPx and (with silymarin) reduced plasma MDA in hemodialysis patients over 3 weeks.
- Effect of vitamins C and E on antioxidant status of breast-cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 21204889
Vitamin C+E during chemotherapy restored antioxidant enzymes, reduced MDA and lowered DNA damage vs chemo alone.
- Effect of vitamin E on reperfusion injuries during reconstructive vascular operations on lower limbs
PubMed ID: 20203367
Pre/postoperative oral vitamin E reduced MDA and improved GSH/S‑SH measures — robust perioperative antioxidant effect.
- Multivitamin and mineral supplementation modulates oxidative stress and antioxidant vitamin levels in serum and follicular fluid of women undergoing in vitro fertilization
PubMed ID: 20226443
Multivitamin taken by IVF patients increased vitamin E and lowered lipid peroxidation in blood/follicular fluid (antioxidant signal).
- Almond consumption reduces oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in male smokers
PubMed ID: 18029489
Almond consumption raised plasma alpha‑tocopherol (+10%) and SOD (+35) while lowering urinary 8‑OHdG (−28%) — clear antioxidant effect.
- Gender comparisons of exercise-induced oxidative stress: influence of antioxidant supplementation
PubMed ID: 18059586
Two‑week antioxidant supplementation including 400 IU vitamin E attenuated exercise‑induced oxidative stress markers.
- Effects of vitamins C and E on oxidative stress markers and endothelial function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a double blind, placebo controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 15693087
Vitamins C+E lowered plasma MDA (lipid peroxidation) in SLE patients — biochemical antioxidant effect.
- Effect of alpha-tocopherol on the metabolic control and oxidative stress in female type 2 diabetics
PubMed ID: 15932790
High‑dose alpha‑tocopherol lowered erythrocyte MDA and raised total antioxidant status in T2D patients.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on postprandial oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction: a single-blind, 15-day clinical trial in patients with untreated type 2 diabetes, subjects with impaired glucose tolerance, and healthy controls
PubMed ID: 16368447
Short‑term antioxidant regimen including vitamin E reduced postprandial oxidants and improved endothelial oxidative markers.
- Antioxidant supplementation and nasal inflammatory responses among young asthmatics exposed to high levels of ozone
PubMed ID: 15498043
Vitamins C+E reduced ozone‑induced nasal IL‑6 increases in children exposed to environmental pollutant.
- Biochemical antioxidant levels respond to supplementation with an enriched drink in frail elderly people
PubMed ID: 12805250
Multi‑nutrient drink increased plasma vitamin E and total antioxidant capacity in frail elderly.
- Interactions between vitamins C and E in human subjects
PubMed ID: 10967604
Supplemental vitamin E raised plasma alpha‑tocopherol, increased ascorbic acid and raised antioxidant capacity.
- Protective function of alpha-tocopherol against the process of cataractogenesis in humans
PubMed ID: 10749028
Raised lens vitamin E and reduced lens MDA and cataract opacity size—strong antioxidant lens effects.
- Effects of dietary supplementation of alpha-tocopherol on plasma glutathione and DNA repair activities
PubMed ID: 8722217
Dose-dependent increases in plasma alpha‑tocopherol, glutathione and lipid protection ratio after supplementation.
- Oral preoperative antioxidants in pancreatic surgery: a double-blind, randomized, clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21890323
Perioperative multi‑antioxidant supplement (including vitamin E) improved TEAC short term.
- Differential effect of cheese fatty acid composition on blood lipid profile and redox status in normolipidemic volunteers: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 21591986
Consumption of cheese from linseed-oil–fed cows raised blood vitamin E and lowered oxidized LDL — supports antioxidant activity in humans (small crossover).
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on clinical and metabolic status in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28342967
Omega‑3 + vitamin E increased TAC and reduced hs‑CRP in Parkinson patients—strong antioxidant biomarker signal (co‑supplement).
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 27881297
Omega‑3 + vitamin E increased total antioxidant capacity and lowered MDA in gestational diabetes (clear antioxidant biomarker changes).
- Ageing improves the antioxidant response against postoperative atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22561296
Vitamins E+C + n‑3s boosted antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced oxidative stress markers around heart surgery.
- Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation
PubMed ID: 21138533
Supplementation with antioxidant vitamins including vitamin E markedly reduced lipid peroxidation (MDA) and improved GSH/GSSG ratio in perioperative cardiac tissue/blood.
- A double-blind, randomized clinical trial of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the oxidative stress of preterm neonates fed through parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20551967
In neonates on parenteral omega‑3 lipid emulsion, serum vitamin E and total antioxidant potential increased significantly.
- Safety and efficacy of a lipid emulsion containing a mixture of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial in premature infants requiring parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20531018
Vitamin-E–containing lipid emulsion markedly increased plasma α‑tocopherol in premature infants — direct increase in antioxidant status.
- Antioxidant status of surgical patients receiving TPN with an omega-3-fatty acid-containing lipid emulsion supplemented with alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 10895108
α‑Tocopherol supplementation in TPN normalized plasma vitamin E without increasing lipid oxidation — supports antioxidant role.
- Effects of interaction of RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate and fish oil on low-density-lipoprotein oxidation in postmenopausal women with and without hormone-replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 8561059
Direct RCT showing oral α‑tocopheryl acetate raised plasma/LDL vitamin E and prolonged LDL oxidation lag time — strong antioxidant evidence.
- The effect of almonds on vitamin E status and cardiovascular risk factors in Korean adults: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28695324
Almond RCT increased α‑tocopherol (+8.5%) and lowered γ‑tocopherol—demonstrates measurable changes in antioxidant vitamin levels.
- Short-term effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant systems in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 14724371
Lifestyle program raised plasma vitamin E and total antioxidants—clear evidence of antioxidant status improvement.
- Consumption of whole grain and legume powder reduces insulin demand, lipid peroxidation, and plasma homocysteine concentrations in patients with coronary artery disease: randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 11742886
Dietary increase in vitamin E associated with ~28% reduction in malondialdehyde (lipid peroxidation)—direct oxidative stress marker improvement.
- The activation of endothelin-1 pathway during methionine-induced homocysteinemia mediates endothelial dysfunction in hypertensive individuals
PubMed ID: 20160653
High‑dose antioxidant mix including vitamin E reduced a peroxide marker in hypertensive subjects.
- Effect of Omega-3 and Vitamins E + C Supplements on the Concentration of Serum B-Vitamins and Plasma Redox Aminothiol Antioxidant Status in Elderly Men after Strength Training for Three Months
PubMed ID: 26848570
Combined vitamins E+C in men changed plasma thiol redox status during training — evidence of redox/antioxidant modulation.
- Neuroprotective impact of a vitamin trace element composition - a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 25789594
Multivitamin/trace elements including vitamin E increased tocopherol and improved lipid peroxidation/oxidative status biomarkers.
- Long-term garlic or micronutrient supplementation, but not anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy, increases serum folate or glutathione without affecting serum vitamin B-12 or homocysteine in a rural Chinese population
PubMed ID: 19056661
Vitamin C/E/selenium combination raised glutathione (an antioxidant) in a large trial — vitamin E was part of the active mix.
- Antioxidant supplementation with or without B-group vitamins after acute ischemic stroke: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16517955
Antioxidant regimen including vitamin E increased total antioxidant capacity and reduced MDA in acute ischemic stroke patients.
- Effect of Selenium and Vitamin E on the Level of Sperm HSPA2+, Intracellular Superoxide Anion and Chromatin Integrity in Idiopathic Asthenoteratozoospermia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo- Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34516655
Selenium+vitamin E reduced sperm intracellular superoxide and apoptosis—direct antioxidant effect in semen.
- Vitamin E Improves Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Some Metabolic Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: No Effects on Nitrite/Nitrate Levels
PubMed ID: 26886716
400 IU/day vitamin E increased paraoxonase‑1 and total antioxidant status in type 2 diabetes.
- Effect of antioxidants on the clinical outcome of patients with nasal polyposis
PubMed ID: 21669016
Addition of antioxidant vitamins (including E) to steroids lowered tissue and serum MDA in nasal polyps.
- Comparative effects of dietary supplementation with red grape juice and vitamin E on production of superoxide by circulating neutrophil NADPH oxidase in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 18400731
Vitamin E reduced oxidized LDL and neutrophil NADPH‑oxidase activity in hemodialysis patients.
- Effects of radiation and alpha-tocopherol on saliva flow rate, amylase activity, total protein and electrolyte levels in oral cavity cancer
PubMed ID: 18797097
α‑Tocopherol mitigated radiotherapy‑induced salivary dysfunction—protection from radiation damage.
- Gamma-tocopherol supplementation alone and in combination with alpha-tocopherol alters biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 18191645
α- and γ‑tocopherol (alone/combined) lowered lipid peroxides and urinary nitrotyrosine in metabolic syndrome.
- Neutrophil superoxide-anion generating capacity in chronic smoking: effect of long-term alpha-tocopherol therapy
PubMed ID: 12682421
Direct increase in plasma/LDL α‑tocopherol and improved LDL oxidation lag time after 2 years of α‑tocopherol.
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol supplementation and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion on oxidative stress in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 11916760
200 mg/day for two months in T2D raised tocopherol and lowered plasma and RBC lipid peroxides.
- Long-term pharmacologic doses of vitamin E only moderately affect the erythrocytes of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 11385059
Serum vitamin E doubled and erythrocyte membrane peroxidation decreased ~25% in some T1D patients.
- Comparison of antioxidant efficacy of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A and fruits in coronary heart disease: a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11291971
Randomized CHD trial showed a large (−36%) reduction in blood lipid peroxides with vitamin E.
- Erythrocyte membrane fatty acid composition of smokers and non-smokers: effects of vitamin E supplementation
PubMed ID: 9505161
Ten weeks of vitamin E decreased RBC susceptibility to lipid peroxidation in smokers and non-smokers.
- Supplementation with vitamins C and E suppresses leukocyte oxygen free radical production in patients with myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 9110940
Vitamin C+E in MI lowered neutrophil OFR production and prevented rise in TBARS—clear antioxidant biochemical effects around acute injury.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
Direct high‑dose vitamin E in elderly raised α‑tocopherol and reduced lipid peroxides and PGE2—strong, direct antioxidant evidence.
- Effects of two different lipid emulsions on antioxidant status, lipid peroxidation and parenteral nutrition- related cholestasis in premature babies, a randomized-controlled study
PubMed ID: 30177465
Lipid emulsion enriched with α‑tocopherol reduced parenteral nutrition‑associated cholestasis and affected oxidative markers in preterm infants—antioxidant relevance.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Alpha‑tocopherol (±omega‑3) in hemodialysis patients increased total antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative markers—direct tocopherol intervention with antioxidant results.
- Fish Oil (SMOFlipid) and olive oil lipid (Clinoleic) in very preterm neonates
PubMed ID: 24048161
SMOFlipid emulsion containing vitamin E raised circulating vitamin E and lowered F2‑isoprostanes in preterm infants—antioxidant effect in neonates (complex product).
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Perioperative supplement including vitamin E increased tissue antioxidant enzymes (catalase, SOD, GPx) and attenuated oxidative stress—antioxidant outcome though not vitamin E‑only.
- Comparative efficacy of febuxostat and vitamin E in the management of MASLD: Insights from a randomized parallel clinical study
PubMed ID: 40383220
Vitamin E reduced markers related to oxidative stress and improved steatosis in MASLD, though effects were moderate and febuxostat outperformed it on some markers.
- A 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications
PubMed ID: 39183538
Strong evidence: oral vitamin E increased antioxidant enzymes and decreased MDA in Gaucher patients (clinical trial).
- The effect of α-tocopherol, sweet chestnut wood extract and their combination on oxidative stress in vivo and the oxidative stability of meat in broilers
PubMed ID: 23444864
Broiler feeding trial: α‑tocopherol reduced DNA fragmentation and MDA (clear antioxidant effect, albeit in animals).
- Effect of antioxidant therapy on hepatic fibrosis and liver iron concentrations in β-thalassemia major patients
PubMed ID: 23565660
Combined vitamin supplementation including vitamin E improved systemic antioxidant markers (GSH up, MDA down).
- The aging/precancerous gastric mucosa: a pilot nutraceutical trial
PubMed ID: 15247013
Antioxidant supplements (including vitamin E) normalized gastric‑mucosal oxidative markers (MDA, XO) in atrophic gastritis.
- Pilot study on the effect of parenteral vitamin E on ischemia and reperfusion induced liver injury: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15556258
Preoperative IV vitamin E prevented postoperative vitamin E depletion and improved AST‑AUC and ICU stay (oxidative‑injury context).
- Normothermic liver ischemia and antioxidant treatment during hepatic resections
PubMed ID: 10400458
Intraoperative antioxidant infusion including tocopherol reduced reperfusion lipid‑peroxidation (MDA‑TBARS).
- Decrease of ornithine decarboxylase activity in premalignant gastric mucosa and regression of small intestinal metaplasia in patients supplemented with high doses of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 9232343
Marked increases in plasma α‑tocopherol and large decreases in ODC activity (oxidative/carcinogenic biomarker).
- The effects of intracoronary administration of vitamin E on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during coronary artery surgery
PubMed ID: 12730811
Intracoronary vitamin E reduced reperfusion injury markers consistent with antioxidant tissue protection.
- A dietary supplement attenuates IL-6 and CRP after eccentric exercise in untrained males
PubMed ID: 14652498
Mixed tocopherol‑containing supplement reduced inflammatory markers after exercise, consistent with antioxidant action (multi‑ingredient).
- Effect of vitamin E and eccentric exercise on selected biomarkers of oxidative stress in young and elderly men
PubMed ID: 12788477
Supplemental vitamin E produced modest reductions in oxidative markers (iPF2α, MDA) with age‑dependent effects.
- A multiantioxidant supplementation reduces damage from ischaemia reperfusion in patients after lower torso ischaemia. A randomised trial
PubMed ID: 12093062
Perioperative multi‑antioxidant regimen including vitamin E reduced biochemical injury markers after ischemia‑reperfusion.
- Pretreatment with antioxidants and allopurinol diminishes cardiac onset events in coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 7771834
Perioperative antioxidant regimen including vitamin E lowered ischemic events and myocardial injury markers.
- The plasma proteome identifies expected and novel proteins correlated with micronutrient status in undernourished Nepalese children
PubMed ID: 23966331
Proteomic correlation study establishes a biomarker relationship to plasma α‑tocopherol (observational support for status assessment).
- Women with endometriosis improved their peripheral antioxidant markers after the application of a high antioxidant diet
PubMed ID: 19476631
Dietary increase in vitamin E raised serum α‑tocopherol and antioxidant enzyme activity while lowering MDA in women with endometriosis.
- Consumption of argan oil may have an antiatherogenic effect by improving paraoxonase activities and antioxidant status: Intervention study in healthy men
PubMed ID: 16216721
Virgin argan oil increased plasma vitamin E and improved LDL oxidation susceptibility (dietary source rather than isolated supplement).
- Serum ex vivo lipoprotein oxidizability in patients with ischemic heart disease supplemented with vitamin E
PubMed ID: 12470198
400 mg/day vitamin E raised plasma tocopherol and reduced lipid oxidation markers (MDA, oxidizability) in IHD men.
- The effect of vitamin E and vitamin C supplementation on LDL oxidizability and neutrophil respiratory burst in young smokers
PubMed ID: 10872898
In young smokers vitamin E (±C) markedly prolonged LDL oxidation lag time (+64%) and lowered oxidation rate with E+C.
- Effect of supplementation with tomato juice, vitamin E, and vitamin C on LDL oxidation and products of inflammatory activity in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10840987
Vitamin E robustly increased LDL resistance to oxidation (+54%) in type 2 diabetics—strong antioxidant effect.
- Vitamin E supplementation in hyperlipidaemic patients: effect of increasing doses on in vitro and in vivo low-density lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 10583450
Clear randomized trial: dose‑dependent ↑α‑tocopherol and large prolongation of LDL oxidation lag phase.
- Vitamin E supplementation and oxidative damage to DNA and plasma LDL in type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10526726
400 IU/day reduced LDL susceptibility to oxidation in healthy subjects (not in all populations).
Cell health (214)
- Treatment of renal calculi by lithotripsy: minimizing short-term shock wave induced renal damage by using antioxidants
PubMed ID: 18064446
Antioxidant regimen (incl. vitamin E) reduced serum/urine markers of oxidative renal injury post‑lithotripsy.
- Supplementation of vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc attenuates oxidative stress in burned children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19692922
Reduced lipid peroxidation (MDA) in burned children and faster wound healing are consistent with preserved cellular integrity/ vitality (combination therapy).
- Plasma vitamin C and tocotrienols changes in response to dietary supplementation among young male adults
PubMed ID: 20499024
Substantial increases in plasma tocotrienols indicate improved availability of vitamin E species that maintain membrane/ cellular antioxidant protection.
- The effect of vitamin E and C on comet assay indices and apoptosis in power plant workers: A double blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32247559
Vitamin E (±C) reduced DNA‑damage indices (comet assay) in occupational exposure trial.
- Investigating the effects of vitamins E and C on oxidative stress and hematological parameters among power plant workers: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32191586
Increased antioxidant enzymes and decreased MDA support maintenance of cellular function.
- Comparing palm oil tocotrienol rich fraction with α-tocopherol supplementation on oxidative stress in healthy older adults
PubMed ID: 30014863
α‑Tocopherol/TRF lowered MDA and DNA damage, preserving cellular macromolecules in older adults.
- Effect of intramuscular vitamin E on mortality and intracranial hemorrhage in neonates of 1000 grams or less
PubMed ID: 2179850
Intramuscular vitamin E markedly reduced brain hemorrhages in a very‑low‑birthweight subgroup (cell/tissue protection in fragile neonates).
- Vitamin E supplementation and periventricular hemorrhage in the newborn
PubMed ID: 1985413
Marked plasma vitamin E increases and large IVH reduction in preterm infants indicate maintained tissue/cell integrity in a vulnerable population.
- Vitamin E reduction of protein glycosylation in diabetes. New prospect for prevention of diabetic complications?
PubMed ID: 1991440
Reduction in protein glycosylation with high‑dose vitamin E implies decreased non‑enzymatic protein damage.
- Randomised controlled trial of vitamin E in patients with coronary disease: Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS)
PubMed ID: 8622332
Raised plasma alpha‑tocopherol and reduced myocardial events consistent with cellular protection.
- Lipid peroxidation and human sperm motility: protective role of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 8957697
Oral vitamin E reduced sperm lipid peroxidation (MDA), a direct measure of cellular oxidative damage reduction.
- Association between low plasma vitamin E concentration and progression of early cortical lens opacities
PubMed ID: 8781465
Low plasma vitamin E predicted cataract progression, implying protective role against lens cell oxidative damage.
- Vitamin E administration improves impairment of endothelium-dependent vasodilation in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 9822095
Decreased plasma TBARS and improved endothelial function indicate decreased oxidative cellular damage.
- High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10480765
Serum vitamin E increases and microvascular improvements in diabetics consistent with antioxidant/cell-protective effects.
- Improvement of endothelial vasomotor dysfunction by treatment with alpha-tocopherol in patients with high remnant lipoproteins levels
PubMed ID: 10334416
Lowered lipid peroxidation and improved endothelial function indicate maintenance of vascular cell vitality.
- Vitamin E supplementation improves endothelial function in type I diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 10898419
Marked increases in LDL tocopherol and reduced LDL oxidation suggest preservation of lipoprotein and cellular integrity.
- Studies of LDL oxidation following alpha-, gamma-, or delta-tocotrienyl acetate supplementation of hypercholesterolemic humans
PubMed ID: 11063909
Tocotrienol increased LDL resistance to oxidation—reduces oxidative damage risk to cells.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical application produced a large local reduction in free radicals, protecting skin microvascular tissue.
- Vitamin E supplementation in patients with carotid atherosclerosis: reversal of altered oxidative stress status in plasma but not in plaque
PubMed ID: 14592846
Plasma oxysterol reduction suggests systemic reduction of oxidative lipid damage.
- Neuroprotective effect of vitamin E supplementation in patients treated with cisplatin chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 12610195
Alpha‑tocopherol (300 mg/day) during cisplatin markedly reduced incidence and severity of peripheral neurotoxicity—strong protective effect on neural cells.
- Oral alpha-tocopherol supplementation inhibits lipid oxidation in established human atherosclerotic lesions
PubMed ID: 14703736
Increased plasma/LDL tocopherol and delayed LDL oxidation support cellular protection from oxidative damage.
- Mixed tocopherols inhibit platelet aggregation in humans: potential mechanisms
PubMed ID: 12600864
Mixed-tocopherol supplementation increased platelet antioxidant enzymes and reduced aggregation, supporting cellular functional integrity.
- The effect of vitamin E treatment on tardive dyskinesia and blood superoxide dismutase: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14709952
Large AIMS score reduction and increased SOD indicate protection from oxidative neuronal injury.
- Vitamin E improves fibrinolytic activity in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 15226088
Reductions in oxidative stress marker (thioredoxin) and PAI activity indicate improved cellular redox/fibrinolytic environment supporting cell viability.
- Protective effect of alpha-tocopherol in head and neck cancer radiation-induced mucositis: a double-blind randomized trial
PubMed ID: 15054734
Topical vitamin E rinse substantially reduced radiation-induced oral mucositis incidence and pain — direct protection of mucosal cells.
- Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) and a new potent antioxidant and UVA-protective formulation as prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 15238098
Topical antioxidant gel containing vitamin E almost eliminated PLE after UVA provocation — strong protection against UV-induced cellular damage (multi-component formulation).
- Vitamin E for prophylaxis against chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15642899
Vitamin E substantially reduced chemotherapy‑induced peripheral nerve damage in a randomized pilot trial.
- A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of vitamin E supplementation for protection against cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy: final results
PubMed ID: 16622646
Oral vitamin E markedly lowered incidence and severity of cisplatin neuropathy, indicating cellular/neural protection.
- Effect of vitamin E therapy on oxidative stress and erythrocyte osmotic fragility in patients on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 17173246
Reduced lipid peroxidation and erythrocyte fragility indicate improved membrane stability and cell vitality markers.
- The Melbourne Atherosclerosis Vitamin E Trial (MAVET): a study of high dose vitamin E in smokers
PubMed ID: 16926662
Lowered LDL oxidative susceptibility in smokers—relevant to reduced oxidative damage to lipoproteins/cells.
- The relationship between dose of vitamin E and suppression of oxidative stress in humans
PubMed ID: 17936185
Substantial dose-dependent suppression of F2-isoprostanes supports preservation of cellular lipid integrity.
- Vitamin E supplementation and plasma 8-isoprostane and adiponectin in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 17299112
Decreased 8-isoprostane and increased plasma vitamin E suggest reduced oxidative insult to cells.
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherol supplementation on markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 17272491
Tocopherols lowered systemic oxidative stress (F2‑isoprostanes), which protects lipids/DNA from oxidative damage.
- Reduction of DNA damage in older healthy adults by Tri E Tocotrienol supplementation
PubMed ID: 17884341
Tocotrienol RCT markedly reduced DNA damage markers (direct evidence of cellular protection).
- Effect of high-dose alpha-tocopherol supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 17991651
Alpha‑tocopherol reduced oxidative biomarkers including urinary F2‑isoprostanes and LDL oxidizability, indicating cellular protection.
- Effects of vitamin C and E combination on element and oxidative stress levels in the blood of operative patients under desflurane anesthesia
PubMed ID: 20464539
Perioperative vitamins C+E reduced lipid peroxidation and raised antioxidant enzyme activity — supports cellular protection.
- Down-regulation of oxidative DNA lesions in human mononuclear cells after antioxidant supplementation correlates to increase of gamma-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 19326341
Reduced oxidative DNA lesions correlated with serum γ‑tocopherol — direct cellular protection.
- Systemic hypoxia enhances bactericidal activities of human polymorphonuclear leuocytes
PubMed ID: 19053944
Prevented lipid peroxidation (MDA, isoprostane) under hypoxia — protects cellular membranes.
- Protection of radiocontrast induced nephropathy by vitamin E (alpha tocopherol): a randomized controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19845233
Peri‑procedural alpha‑tocopherol markedly reduced contrast‑induced nephropathy — prevented organ/cellular injury.
- Vitamin E supplementation protects erythrocyte membranes from oxidative stress in healthy Chinese middle-aged and elderly people
PubMed ID: 22652371
Significant reductions in lipid oxidation and decreased erythrocyte hemolysis after vitamin E supplementation indicate cellular protection.
- Oral tocotrienols are transported to human tissues and delay the progression of the model for end-stage liver disease score in patients
PubMed ID: 22298568
Tocotrienols accumulated widely in human tissues (brain, heart, liver, skin), supporting capacity to deliver protective isoforms to cells.
- Vitamin E supplementation, superoxide dismutase status, and outcome of scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23688096
Adjunctive vitamin E increased antioxidant defenses and improved periodontal healing—supports cellular protection in oral tissues.
- Serum tocopherol levels in very preterm infants after a single dose of vitamin E at birth
PubMed ID: 24218460
Single neonatal dose corrected low α‑tocopherol levels, reducing the proportion deficient—biomarker evidence of potential cellular protection in preterm infants.
- New strategy of α- and γ-tocopherol to prevent contrast-induced acute kidney injury in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing elective coronary procedures
PubMed ID: 23314316
Peri‑procedural α/γ‑tocopherol greatly reduced contrast‑induced acute kidney injury—clinical evidence of protection of renal cells from damage.
- Effects of vitamin E from supplements and diet on colonic α- and γ-tocopherol concentrations in persons at increased colon cancer risk
PubMed ID: 25372556
Supplement users had higher serum and colonic α‑tocopherol, indicating increased tissue antioxidant protection against cellular damage.
- Consumption of Argan Oil Improves Anti-Oxidant and Lipid Status in Hemodialysis Patients
PubMed ID: 26101142
Reduced oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, ox‑LDL) indicate reduced cellular oxidative damage.
- The effects of high-dose vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27578124
Reduced oxidative stress biomarkers and proteinuria in diabetic kidney disease indicate protection of renal cells.
- Short-Term High-Dose Vitamin E to Prevent Contrast Medium-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Elective Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27068631
Short‑term high‑dose vitamin E halved contrast‑AKI incidence—protects renal cells from contrast injury.
- The effects of vitamin E supplementation on endometrial thickness, and gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and inflammatory cytokines among women with implantation failure
PubMed ID: 28847198
Increased endometrial thickness with decreased MDA suggests improved endometrial cell health/vitality.
- [Luobufukebiri Pills improve semen quality and seminal plasma-related biochemical indexes in patients with asthenospermia]
PubMed ID: 34898074
Seminal reductions in MDA and increased SOD suggest protection of sperm cells from oxidative damage.
- [Traditional Chinese therapy of tonifying the kidney and invigorating blood circulation reduces sperm DNA damage and improves natural pregnancy in infertile males]
PubMed ID: 33345481
Decreased sperm DNA fragmentation index in a regimen that included vitamin E implies cell‑protective effects.
- Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33899292
Lowered MDA and favorable miRNA shifts indicate reduced oxidative cellular damage with δ‑tocotrienol.
- Vitamin E infused highly cross-linked cemented cups in total hip arthroplasty show good wear pattern and stabilize satisfactorily: a randomized, controlled RSA trial with 5-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 35048993
VE-infused polyethylene substantially reduced in vivo wear over 5 years—material stabilization by vitamin E protects implant surfaces and surrounding tissues from wear-related damage.
- Comparison of delta-tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol effects on hepatic steatosis and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind active-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35933083
Reduction in oxidative stress and inflammation in NAFLD suggests cytoprotective effects of tocotrienol/α‑tocopherol.
- Hepato-Protective Effects of Delta-Tocotrienol and Alpha-Tocopherol in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Regulation of Circulating MicroRNA Expression
PubMed ID: 36613525
Downregulation of liver-associated pathogenic miRNAs and correlated biomarker improvements imply benefits for cell survival/vitality.
- Vitamin E-diffused liners show less head penetration than cross-linked polyethylene liners in total hip arthroplasty: a ten-year multi-arm randomized trial
PubMed ID: 37777211
Lower femoral head penetration (less wear) with vitamin E–diffused liners reduces implant wear particles that can provoke tissue damage.
- Vitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39970876
Improved liver histology, reduced liver stiffness and enzymes indicate protection of hepatic cells from ongoing injury in MASH.
- Tocotrienol-Enriched Beverage Enhances Psychological Well-Being, Antioxidant Defense, and Genomic Stability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40647282
Increased telomerase activity and catalase with tocotrienol-rich drink indicate effects on cellular vitality markers.
- Low wear with vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene : 14 years' follow-up of a randomized radiostereometric analysis study
PubMed ID: 41173047
Very low long-term polyethylene wear (14 years) with vitamin E infusion—supports reduced mechanical degradation and potential tissue protection.
- Effect of two years' supplementation with natural antioxidants on vitamin and trace element status biomarkers: preliminary data of the SU.VI.MAX study
PubMed ID: 11718454
Two‑year supplementation raised alpha‑tocopherol and other antioxidants—biomarker support for maintaining cellular redox homeostasis.
- Enteral feeding with a solution enriched with antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E enhances the resistance to oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 11153621
Raised plasma/LDL tocopherol and reduced LDL oxidation—mechanistically protective against lipid/cell damage.
- [Effects of vitamins E, C and beta-carotene on DNA damage]
PubMed ID: 11864448
Suppression of H2O2-induced lymphocyte DNA damage with multi-antioxidant supplementation (including E) indicates cellular protection.
- Effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on oxidative stress and viral load in HIV-infected subjects
PubMed ID: 9764785
Marked reductions in lipid‑peroxidation markers with vitamins E+C indicate preserved cellular lipid integrity and vitality in HIV patients (combined therapy).
- Supplementation with antioxidants prior to bone marrow transplantation
PubMed ID: 9370141
Prevention of conditioning‑related lipid peroxidation in transplant patients after antioxidant supplementation including vitamin E.
- Peroxidation of LDL from combined-hyperlipidemic male smokers supplied with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants
PubMed ID: 9409230
Raised serum tocopherol and decreased lipid peroxide formation in smokers — supports protection against oxidative cell damage.
- Antioxidant nutrient supplementation reduces the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein to oxidation in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 9247510
Markedly increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol and greatly improved LDL oxidation lag time — supports cell membrane and lipid protection.
- Increased oxidation resistance of atherogenic plasma lipoproteins at high vitamin E levels in non-vitamin E supplemented men
PubMed ID: 8800496
Higher plasma vitamin E associated with greater lipoprotein oxidation resistance (cell‑protective implication).
- Effect of 6 month supplementation with different combinations of an association of antioxidant nutrients on biochemical parameters and markers of the antioxidant defence system in the elderly. The Geriatrie/Min.Vit.Aox Network
PubMed ID: 8862480
Increased antioxidant enzyme activities and serum vitamin E in elderly support ongoing cellular defense and vitality.
- Increase in oxidation resistance of atherogenic serum lipoproteins following antioxidant supplementation: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 8001520
Large increases in plasma alpha‑tocopherol and increased LDL oxidation lag time indicate cellular protection from lipid oxidation.
- Prevention of esophageal cancer: the nutrition intervention trials in Linxian, China. Linxian Nutrition Intervention Trials Study Group
PubMed ID: 8137333
Linxian combination trial reduced some cancer mortality — consistent with reduced long‑term cellular damage (but not vitamin E‑specific).
- Antioxidant vitamins and low-density-lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 8379508
Dose-related prolongation of LDL oxidation lag time correlated with alpha-tocopherol increases—protective at cellular lipid level.
- Investigation of the effects of oral administration of vitamin E and beta-carotene on the chemiluminescence responses and the frequency of sister chromatid exchanges in circulating leukocytes from cigarette smokers
PubMed ID: 2167623
Lowered oxidant generation by phagocytes in smokers suggests less oxidative stress on neighboring cells.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on platelet function: a randomized pair-matched, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in men with low antioxidant status
PubMed ID: 1826987
Antioxidant cocktail including vitamin E reduced lipid peroxidation—marker of cellular oxidative protection.
- Usefulness of antioxidant vitamins in suspected acute myocardial infarction (the Indian experiment of infarct survival-3)
PubMed ID: 8607399
Antioxidant mix including E lowered lipid peroxides and infarct size post‑MI (less tissue damage; multiagent).
- Vitamin E paradox in Alzheimer's disease: it does not prevent loss of cognition and may even be detrimental
PubMed ID: 19494439
High‑dose E lowered an oxidative marker (GSSG) in responders—evidence of reduced oxidative cellular stress (mixed clinical effects).
- Influence of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid formula feeds on vitamin E status in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 14639802
Infant formulas with added tocopherols increased plasma and cellular tocopherol levels—evidence of maintained cellular antioxidant stores and vitality in multiple cell types.
- Vitamin E supplementation in elderly lowers the oxidation rate of linoleic acid in LDL
PubMed ID: 9298686
Demonstrated reduction in LDL oxidation (cell/lipoprotein oxidative protection) after vitamin E supplementation.
- The influence of antioxidant nutrients on platelet function in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 9051202
Marked increases in platelet tocopherol and functional reductions in platelet activation indicate cellular protection in blood elements.
- α-Tocopherol supplementation reduces biomarkers of oxidative stress in children with Down syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24939437
α‑Tocopherol lowered urinary 8‑OHdG in RCT of children with Down syndrome — reduced DNA damage consistent with maintained cell vitality.
- Comparison of the effect of alpha-lipoic acid and alpha-tocopherol supplementation on measures of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 10569644
Direct reductions in oxidative markers and increased LDL resistance indicate maintained cellular integrity and vitality.
- [Diabetes mellitus--a free radical-associated disease. Results of adjuvant antioxidant supplementation]
PubMed ID: 8390768
High‑dose alpha‑tocopherol decreased lipid peroxidation markers, urinary albumin and improved neuropathy — indicates cellular protection in diabetics.
- Effect of nut consumption on semen quality and functionality in healthy men consuming a Western-style diet: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30475967
Nut supplementation (increasing dietary vitamin E) reduced sperm DNA fragmentation — evidence of cellular (DNA) protection.
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
Increased α‑tocopherol and lowered proinflammatory cytokines in preterms — suggests improved cellular resilience.
- Beneficial effect of refined red palm oil on lipid peroxidation and monocyte tissue factor in HCV-related liver disease: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 27020633
RCT evidence that vitamin E lowered markers of lipid peroxidation (MDA, isoprostanes), indicating protection against oxidative cellular damage.
- The comparison of in vivo antigenotoxic and antioxidative capacity of two propylene glycol extracts of Calendula officinalis (marigold) and vitamin E in young growing pigs
PubMed ID: 18700847
Animal study showed reduced lymphocyte DNA fragmentation and lower markers of lipid peroxidation with vitamin E—direct evidence of cellular protection in model system.
- Antioxidant status and risk of cancer in the SU.VI.MAX study: is the effect of supplementation dependent on baseline levels?
PubMed ID: 16115341
Low-dose antioxidant regimen including vitamin E lowered total cancer incidence in men; supports long-term cellular protection.
- Vitamin intake and risk of subtypes of esophageal cancer in Germany
PubMed ID: 12384802
Higher dietary vitamin E associated with markedly lower esophageal cancer risk — consistent with cellular protection from oxidative damage.
- [Alcohol-induced toxic hepatitis--a "free radical" associated disease. Lowering fatality by adjuvant antioxidant therapy]
PubMed ID: 8256468
Antioxidant regimen including vitamin E lowered oxidative markers and markedly reduced mortality in alcoholic hepatitis—cell‑protective clinical signal.
- Assessing the efficacy of tocotrienol-rich fraction vitamin E in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a single-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39160468
Decreased DNA damage (comet assay) and reduced inflammatory gene expression after tocotrienol supplementation in children.
- Haptoglobin 2 Allele is Associated With Histologic Response to Vitamin E in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 30586008
Histologic improvements and enzyme reductions in NASH reflect reduced hepatocyte injury and improved cellular health.
- Effects of Delta-tocotrienol Supplementation on Liver Enzymes, Inflammation, Oxidative stress and Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
PubMed ID: 29749323
Δ‑tocotrienol reduced aminotransferases and oxidative stress markers consistent with maintained hepatocellular vitality.
- Dietary supplementation of pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium protects against oxidative stress and liver damage in laying hens fed an oxidized sunflower oil-added diet
PubMed ID: 26837542
Animal data: vitamin E prevented hepatic ROS and DNA damage in hens fed oxidized oil.
- Treatment response in the PIVENS trial is associated with decreased Hedgehog pathway activity
PubMed ID: 24849310
Vitamin E reduced hedgehog pathway signaling and markers of hepatocellular stress in NASH subset—mechanistic protection.
- Vitamin E and changes in serum alanine aminotransferase levels in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 23718573
PIVENS data: reduced ballooning and NAFLD activity score—evidence of preserved cellular integrity in liver.
- Antioxidant supplements reduced oxidative stress and stabilized liver function tests but did not reduce inflammation in a randomized controlled trial in obese children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 24353344
Increased α‑tocopherol and decreased oxidative marker (8‑iso‑PGF2α) in obese children suggesting reduced cell oxidative damage.
- Four-week parenteral nutrition using a third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)--a double-blind, randomised, multicentre study in adults
PubMed ID: 22796064
Serum α‑tocopherol increases and improved liver enzymes indicate hepatoprotection in PN patients.
- Pioglitazone, vitamin E, or placebo for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 20427778
800 IU vitamin E produced histologic improvement in NASH, indicating better hepatocyte vitality and function.
- Effect of high-dose vitamin E on insulin resistance and associated parameters in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 15333479
Reductions in plasma peroxides and ALT suggest decreased oxidative injury to cells.
- alpha-Tocopherol supplementation in racing cyclists during extreme endurance training
PubMed ID: 7987360
Reduced oxidative stress and muscle damage markers in cyclists indicate cellular protection.
- Hypotensive anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil: protective effect of alpha-tocopherol on renal function
PubMed ID: 18502357
Preoperative alpha‑tocopherol reduced markers of transient tubular dysfunction — renal tubular cell protection.
- Effects of supplementation of antioxidant vitamins and lipid peroxidation in critically ill patients
PubMed ID: 24160231
Antioxidant supplementation (including vitamin E) reduced MDA — a direct biomarker of lipid oxidative damage, supporting cellular membrane protection and maintained cell vitality in critically ill patients.
- Serum Metabolomic Response to Low- and High-Dose Vitamin E Supplementation in Two Randomized Controlled Trials
PubMed ID: 32312759
High‑dose α‑tocopherol produced metabolomic changes consistent with enhanced tocopherol metabolism and potential effects on cellular pathways tied to vitality.
- [Metabolic estimation of efficiency of vitamin and mineral complexes in qualified athletes]
PubMed ID: 33740332
Athlete program including vitamin E raised antioxidant enzymes and lowered lipid‑peroxidation markers — direct biomarker evidence for cell protection.
- Chemoprevention of colorectal tumors: role of lactulose and of other agents
PubMed ID: 9145453
Large reduction in adenomatous polyp recurrence with antioxidant vitamins including E suggests protection of colonic cells (combination therapy).
- Chronic vitamin E administration improves brachial reactivity and increases intracellular magnesium concentration in type II diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 10634373
Decrease in oxidative stress biomarkers in diabetics implies preservation of cell function and vitality.
- Tocotrienol supplementation suppressed bone resorption and oxidative stress in postmenopausal osteopenic women: a 12-week randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29330573
Tocotrienol decreased oxidative DNA damage marker (urine 8‑OHdG) and bone resorption markers—evidence of cellular protection.
- [Treatment of asthenoteratozoospermia with Jujing Decoction by improving the structure and function of sperm mitochondria via antioxidant stress based on the theory of "Yang-Qi transformation and Yin morphologization"]
PubMed ID: 40783834
Natural vitamin E + L‑carnitine improved seminal oxidative markers and reduced sperm DNA fragmentation, indicating cellular protection in sperm.
- Effect of combined coenzyme Q10 and d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on exercise-induced lipid peroxidation and muscular damage: a placebo-controlled double-blind study in marathon runners
PubMed ID: 9733025
Increased plasma vitamin E and reduced lipoprotein oxidation susceptibility reduce oxidative damage to circulating lipids/cells.
- Effective photoprotection of human skin against infrared A radiation by topically applied antioxidants: results from a vehicle controlled, double-blind, randomized study
PubMed ID: 25349107
Topical antioxidant mix with vitamin E reduced MMP‑1 after IRA exposure (marker of photodamage to dermal cells).
- Circulating levels of reactive oxygen species in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and the influence of antioxidant supplementation: 6-month follow-up
PubMed ID: 25686055
Oral antioxidant supplement containing vitamin E reduced systemic oxidative stress markers in NPDR patients, consistent with maintained cellular health.
- What dose of vitamin E is required to reduce susceptibility of LDL to oxidation?
PubMed ID: 8873932
Dose‑dependent decreases in LDL oxidation rate and increased lag times imply maintained cellular/lipoprotein stability.
- A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of 200 mg alpha-tocopherol on the oxidation resistance of atherogenic lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 9808219
Strong increases in plasma/lipoprotein α‑tocopherol and antioxidant capacity suggest preserved cellular lipid integrity.
- Vitamin E supplementation in hyperlipidaemic patients: effect of increasing doses on in vitro and in vivo low-density lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 10583450
Dose‑dependent ↑α‑tocopherol and strong delay in LDL oxidation reflect cellular membrane protection by antioxidant activity.
- The effect of vitamin E and vitamin C supplementation on LDL oxidizability and neutrophil respiratory burst in young smokers
PubMed ID: 10872898
Substantial prolongation of LDL oxidation lag time in smokers implies reduced oxidative damage potential.
- Women with endometriosis improved their peripheral antioxidant markers after the application of a high antioxidant diet
PubMed ID: 19476631
Increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced MDA in women consuming a vitamin‑E‑rich diet indicate reduced cellular oxidative damage.
- Pretreatment with antioxidants and allopurinol diminishes cardiac onset events in coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 7771834
Perioperative antioxidant regimen including VE lowered myocardial injury markers, implying cellular protection.
- A multiantioxidant supplementation reduces damage from ischaemia reperfusion in patients after lower torso ischaemia. A randomised trial
PubMed ID: 12093062
Perioperative multi‑antioxidant (includes VE) reduced CK and other markers after ischemia‑reperfusion.
- Effect of vitamin E and eccentric exercise on selected biomarkers of oxidative stress in young and elderly men
PubMed ID: 12788477
VE supplementation lowered some oxidative damage markers (iPF2α) and reduced peak CK in young men after damaging exercise.
- The effects of intracoronary administration of vitamin E on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during coronary artery surgery
PubMed ID: 12730811
Intracoronary VE reduced biochemical markers of myocardial cell injury during reperfusion.
- A prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitamin E and levocarnitine prophylaxis against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in adult breast cancer patients
PubMed ID: 37157803
Reduction in BNP and CK during anthracycline therapy suggests mitigation of chemotherapy‑induced cardiac cellular injury (with levocarnitine co‑treatment).
- Decrease of ornithine decarboxylase activity in premalignant gastric mucosa and regression of small intestinal metaplasia in patients supplemented with high doses of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 9232343
Large reductions in ODC activity and histologic regression of intestinal metaplasia indicate protection against cellular carcinogenic changes.
- Normothermic liver ischemia and antioxidant treatment during hepatic resections
PubMed ID: 10400458
Antioxidant infusion including tocopherol reduced lipid peroxidation after liver reperfusion, indicating cellular protection.
- Pilot study on the effect of parenteral vitamin E on ischemia and reperfusion induced liver injury: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15556258
IV vitamin E prevented postoperative depletion and improved AST AUC, consistent with reduced hepatocellular injury.
- The aging/precancerous gastric mucosa: a pilot nutraceutical trial
PubMed ID: 15247013
Antioxidant supplements (including vitamin E) normalized mucosal oxidative markers and reduced ODC in atrophic gastritis — mucosal cell protection.
- Effect of antioxidant therapy on hepatic fibrosis and liver iron concentrations in β-thalassemia major patients
PubMed ID: 23565660
Combined vitamin therapy including vitamin E improved antioxidant status and reduced markers associated with hepatic injury/fibrosis.
- The effect of α-tocopherol, sweet chestnut wood extract and their combination on oxidative stress in vivo and the oxidative stability of meat in broilers
PubMed ID: 23444864
α‑Tocopherol reduced DNA fragmentation and lipid peroxidation in broiler tissues (animal evidence of cellular protection).
- A 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications
PubMed ID: 39183538
Increase in antioxidant enzymes and reduced MDA/DNA damage markers in Gaucher patients supports cellular protection.
- Comparative efficacy of febuxostat and vitamin E in the management of MASLD: Insights from a randomized parallel clinical study
PubMed ID: 40383220
Improved hepatic steatosis and reductions in oxidative markers suggest mitigation of cellular damage in MASLD patients.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Increased antioxidant enzymes and reduced oxidative stress post‑op imply tissue/cell protection with a regimen that included vitamin E.
- Fish Oil (SMOFlipid) and olive oil lipid (Clinoleic) in very preterm neonates
PubMed ID: 24048161
Raising vitamin E in preterm infants and lowering isoprostanes suggests reduced oxidative cellular damage in a vulnerable population.
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Alpha‑tocopherol increased TAC and improved malnutrition‑inflammation indices in hemodialysis patients—supporting cellular function in a compromised population.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
Marked increase in α‑tocopherol and decrease in lipid peroxides consistent with maintained cellular redox state and vitality.
- Supplementation with vitamins C and E suppresses leukocyte oxygen free radical production in patients with myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 9110940
Stabilization of lipid peroxides and reduced neutrophil OFR in MI patients supports cellular protection after acute injury.
- Comparison of antioxidant efficacy of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A and fruits in coronary heart disease: a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11291971
Marked reduction in lipid peroxides in CHD patients—reduced oxidative damage to cells/lipids.
- Long-term pharmacologic doses of vitamin E only moderately affect the erythrocytes of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 11385059
Reduced erythrocyte membrane peroxidation and increased serum vitamin E support RBC vitality.
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol supplementation and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion on oxidative stress in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 11916760
T2D patients showed reductions in plasma and RBC lipid peroxides with alpha-tocopherol—improved cellular oxidative status.
- Neutrophil superoxide-anion generating capacity in chronic smoking: effect of long-term alpha-tocopherol therapy
PubMed ID: 12682421
Increased plasma/LDL tocopherol and LDL oxidation resistance after long‑term α‑tocopherol—cell membrane protection implication.
- Effects of radiation and alpha-tocopherol on saliva flow rate, amylase activity, total protein and electrolyte levels in oral cavity cancer
PubMed ID: 18797097
α‑Tocopherol supplementation improved radiation‑related salivary dysfunction and biochemical markers—tissue protective effect during RT.
- Comparative effects of dietary supplementation with red grape juice and vitamin E on production of superoxide by circulating neutrophil NADPH oxidase in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 18400731
Vitamin E lowered oxidized LDL and neutrophil oxidase activity, reducing oxidative cellular assaults in dialysis patients.
- Vitamin E Improves Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Some Metabolic Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: No Effects on Nitrite/Nitrate Levels
PubMed ID: 26886716
Increased paraoxonase-1 and total antioxidant status—biomarkers consistent with maintained cellular redox homeostasis.
- Effect of Selenium and Vitamin E on the Level of Sperm HSPA2+, Intracellular Superoxide Anion and Chromatin Integrity in Idiopathic Asthenoteratozoospermia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo- Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34516655
Reduced sperm apoptosis and oxidative stress—direct preservation of cell viability in semen.
- Antioxidant supplementation with or without B-group vitamins after acute ischemic stroke: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16517955
Antioxidant regimen including vitamin E reduced markers of lipid peroxidation and increased total antioxidant capacity after stroke.
- Long-term garlic or micronutrient supplementation, but not anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy, increases serum folate or glutathione without affecting serum vitamin B-12 or homocysteine in a rural Chinese population
PubMed ID: 19056661
Vitamin C/E/selenium combination increased glutathione (cellular antioxidant) in a randomized trial.
- Neuroprotective impact of a vitamin trace element composition - a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 25789594
Multinutrient supplementation including vitamin E increased tocopherol and improved oxidative biomarkers that reflect cell health.
- Evaluation of the Impact of a New Synthetic Vitamin E-Bonded Membrane on the Hypo-Responsiveness to the Erythropoietin Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 28249254
Vitamin E‑coated dialyzer improved ESA responsiveness and markers tied to erythropoiesis — supports hematologic cell function in dialysis patients.
- The activation of endothelin-1 pathway during methionine-induced homocysteinemia mediates endothelial dysfunction in hypertensive individuals
PubMed ID: 20160653
High‑dose antioxidant mix reduced a lipid peroxide marker in hypertensives — biochemical evidence of reduced oxidative damage.
- Consumption of whole grain and legume powder reduces insulin demand, lipid peroxidation, and plasma homocysteine concentrations in patients with coronary artery disease: randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 11742886
Marked lowering of MDA (lipid peroxidation) with higher tocopherol intake supports ongoing cellular integrity.
- Short-term effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant systems in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 14724371
Increased circulating vitamin E and total antioxidants from lifestyle intervention supports sustained redox balance and cell vitality.
- Effects of interaction of RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate and fish oil on low-density-lipoprotein oxidation in postmenopausal women with and without hormone-replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 8561059
Increased plasma/LDL α‑tocopherol and improved LDL resistance to oxidation — mechanistic protection against oxidative cell damage.
- Antioxidant status of surgical patients receiving TPN with an omega-3-fatty acid-containing lipid emulsion supplemented with alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 10895108
α‑Tocopherol supplementation normalized plasma levels in TPN patients without increasing lipid peroxidation — supports cell membrane vitality.
- Safety and efficacy of a lipid emulsion containing a mixture of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial in premature infants requiring parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20531018
Substantial increases in plasma α‑tocopherol in preterm infants likely support membrane and cellular vitality during vulnerable period.
- A double-blind, randomized clinical trial of the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the oxidative stress of preterm neonates fed through parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20551967
Increased serum vitamin E and TAP in neonates suggests greater antioxidant defenses protecting cells (neonatal context).
- Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation
PubMed ID: 21138533
Marked reductions in MDA and protein carbonylation in heart surgery patients receiving antioxidants including vitamin E indicate cellular protection.
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 27881297
Lowered MDA and raised TAC with co‑supplementation implies reduced lipid peroxidation and cellular damage in gestational diabetes.
- Low Intake of Vitamin E Accelerates Cellular Aging in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease: The CORDIOPREV Study
PubMed ID: 30165472
Low dietary vitamin E associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length and altered glutathione peroxidase activity in CVD patients—suggests role in cellular vitality.
- Effects of dietary supplementation of alpha-tocopherol on plasma glutathione and DNA repair activities
PubMed ID: 8722217
Supplemental alpha‑tocopherol increased glutathione and lipid protection ratios—cellular protection markers.
- Protective function of alpha-tocopherol against the process of cataractogenesis in humans
PubMed ID: 10749028
Reduced lens MDA and increased lens GSH after vitamin E supplementation—direct cellular protection in lens tissue.
- Effect of alpha-tocopherol on the metabolic control and oxidative stress in female type 2 diabetics
PubMed ID: 15932790
Decreased erythrocyte MDA and increased TAS with alpha‑tocopherol supports maintained cellular redox status.
- Gender comparisons of exercise-induced oxidative stress: influence of antioxidant supplementation
PubMed ID: 18059586
Supplementation attenuated exercise‑driven drops in reduced glutathione and rises in oxidized markers — helps preserve cellular redox balance.
- Almond consumption reduces oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in male smokers
PubMed ID: 18029489
Almonds (increasing plasma alpha‑tocopherol) lowered urinary 8‑OHdG — reduced DNA oxidative damage marker.
- Effect of vitamin E on reperfusion injuries during reconstructive vascular operations on lower limbs
PubMed ID: 20203367
Perioperative vitamin E improved GSH and total‑SH and reduced MDA — preserved cellular antioxidant capacity and vitality.
- Effect of vitamins C and E on antioxidant status of breast-cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 21204889
Vitamins C+E during chemotherapy reduced DNA damage and improved antioxidant enzymes and MDA vs chemo alone.
- Comparative effects of silymarin and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress markers, and hemoglobin levels among patients on hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 21332331
Vitamin E increased RBC GPx and (with silymarin) reduced plasma MDA in hemodialysis patients, indicating decreased lipid peroxidation.
- The effect of antioxidant vitamins E and C on cognitive performance of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment in Isfahan, Iran: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24326981
Improved TAC and glutathione with vitamins E+C indicates enhanced cellular antioxidant protection in elderly with MCI.
- The effect of vitamin C and/or E supplementations on type 2 diabetic adult males under metformin treatment: A single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29571976
Vitamin E improved antioxidant GSH and reduced oxidative markers in T2DM, consistent with protection from cellular oxidative damage.
- Effects of High-dose Vitamin E Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: a Randomized Double-blinded Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29891745
Increased glutathione and improved lipid profile in diabetic nephropathy patients suggest preserved cell function and viability.
- Gamma tocopherol effect on LPS-induced sputum neutrophilia is not modified by BMI or GSTM1 genotype
PubMed ID: 30660638
Gamma‑tocopherol limited neutrophil‑mediated airway inflammation, reducing a driver of local cell injury.
- Oxidative stress markers and tissue iron overload after 12-months vitamin E supplementation for children with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia on different iron chelators: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40424814
Vitamin E adjunct in transfusion‑dependent β‑thalassemia reduced oxidative stress and liver iron markers, indicating cellular protection from oxidative injury.
- Does vitamin E protect salivary glands from I-131 radiation damage in patients with thyroid cancer?
PubMed ID: 23708871
Randomized trial: high‑dose vitamin E around radioiodine protected salivary gland scintigraphic function — direct protection from radiation injury.
- Radioprotective effect of vitamin E on salivary glands after radioiodine therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer: a randomized-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28806348
Peri‑therapy oral vitamin E preserved salivary gland function after radioiodine, indicating protection of secretory cells from radiation damage.
- Effect of vitamin E and supragingival scaling on salivary gland function in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer treated with 131I
PubMed ID: 35950355
Oral vitamin E modestly protected parotid gland excretory function after radioactive iodine — modest cellular protection.
- Effects of postoperative antioxidants on the salivary glands in patients with thyroid cancer undergoing radioactive iodine-131 treatment
PubMed ID: 38312062
Peri‑treatment antioxidants including vitamin E improved salivary gland excretory parameters after I‑131, consistent with protection from radiation damage.
- N-Acetylcysteine supplementation reduces oxidative stress and DNA damage in children with β-thalassemia
PubMed ID: 25222041
Vitamin E lowered total oxidant status and improved antioxidant capacity in β-thalassemia, protecting cells from oxidative damage.
- Measures of cellular oxidative damage following vitamin E supplementation in young patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40389864
RCT showed vitamin E reduced RBC membrane damage (PS-bearing RBCs) and MDA, indicating cellular protection.
- Effects of meat-based, meat-based with α-tocopherol, and pesco-vegetarian diets on biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer risk: a randomized behavioral intervention trial
PubMed ID: 41361349
α‑Tocopherol attenuated meat-induced genotoxicity and lipid peroxidation (fecal and systemic biomarkers) in humans.
- Effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc gluconate, and selenomethionine supplementation on muscle function and oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25246239
Decreased lipid peroxides in patients given antioxidant mix including vitamin E supports cellular oxidative protection (combination therapy).
- Spread supplemented with moderate doses of vitamin E and carotenoids reduces lipid peroxidation in healthy, nonsmoking adults
PubMed ID: 14594786
Improved LDL resistance to oxidation and lower systemic F2-isoprostanes indicate protection against lipid oxidative damage.
- Multicenter ophthalmic and nutritional age-related macular degeneration study--part 2: antioxidant intervention and conclusions
PubMed ID: 8825017
Antioxidant capsule including vitamin E stabilized visual function in ARMD, implying cellular protection in retina (confounded).
- Usefulness of Antioxidants as Adjuvant Therapy for Septic Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33213070
Vitamin E reduced PCT and trended to lower protein carbonylation in septic shock—biomarker evidence for maintained cell vitality.
- Randomized Clinical Trial of Antioxidant Therapy Patients with Septic Shock and Organ Dysfunction in the ICU: SOFA Score Reduction by Improvement of the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System
PubMed ID: 37174730
Vitamin E arm showed marked decreases in protein carbonylation and LPO (markers of cellular oxidative damage) and improved organ‑failure scores—strong signal for preserving cell integrity.
- Effect of antioxidants and B-group vitamins on risk of infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 23462586
Raised plasma α‑tocopherol with supplementation suggests improved systemic antioxidant defenses that support cell vitality.
- Effects of three months of treatment with vitamin E and N-acetyl cysteine on the oxidative balance in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
PubMed ID: 33216196
Oral vitamin E lowered a total oxidative stress marker in thalassemia, consistent with cellular protection.
- A controlled trial of selegiline, alpha-tocopherol, or both as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
PubMed ID: 9110909
Slowed functional decline in Alzheimer’s with high-dose α‑tocopherol suggests protection of neural cells or mitigation of oxidative damage.
- Modulation of (Na,K)-ATPase activity by membrane fatty acid composition: therapeutic implications in human hypertension
PubMed ID: 23659494
Antioxidant supplementation (vitamin C+E) reduced oxidative stress markers and enhanced membrane enzyme activity.
- Sperm oxidative stress and the effect of an oral vitamin E and selenium supplement on semen quality in infertile men
PubMed ID: 12623744
Vitamin E+selenium significantly reduced seminal lipid peroxidation, protecting sperm cells from oxidative damage.
- Effect of long-term vitamin E and selenium supplementation on urine F2-isoprostanes, a biomarker of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 27012420
Reduction in F2‑isoprostanes indicates decreased lipid peroxidation and preserved cellular membrane integrity in smokers.
- Activated and Micronized Zeolite in the Modulation of Cellular Oxidative Stress in Mexican Smokers: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28613284
Reduced lipid peroxidation in smokers indicates protection against oxidative cellular damage.
- Antioxidant and hypocholesterolaemic effects of Terminalia arjuna tree-bark powder: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11225136
Marked fall in TBARS (lipid peroxidation) indicates preservation of membrane integrity and cellular vitality in coronary patients.
- A randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of Vitamin E, Ursodeoxycholic acid and Pentoxifylline on Egyptian non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients
PubMed ID: 34919247
Vitamin E reduced liver enzymes and inflammatory cytokines in NASH, consistent with preserved hepatocyte vitality.
- Antioxidant vitamins or lactulose for the prevention of the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Colorectal Cancer Study Group of the University of Modena and the Health Care District 16
PubMed ID: 8449125
Strong reduction in colorectal adenoma recurrence with antioxidant vitamins (A/C/E)—clinical evidence of protection from neoplastic cellular damage.
- The effect of vitamin E or vitamin A on the prevention of renal scarring in children with acute pyelonephritis
PubMed ID: 23052650
Vitamin E with antibiotics prevented worsening renal lesions after pyelonephritis, indicating tissue protection.
- Efficacy of water-based vitamin E solution versus placebo in the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34397821
Marked reductions in oxidative damage (MDA) in VLBW infants after oral vitamin E (RCT biomarker evidence).
- Effect of vitamin E on oxidative stress level in blood, synovial fluid, and synovial tissue in severe knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 28662656
Reduced systemic and joint oxidative markers in knee OA after vitamin E supplementation (RCT).
- Long-term effects of vitamin E, vitamin C, and combined supplementation on urinary 7-hydro-8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine, serum cholesterol oxidation products, and oxidation resistance of lipids in nondepleted men
PubMed ID: 10978253
Reduction in cholesterol oxidation product indicates decreased lipid oxidative damage to cells/membranes.
- Effects of vitamin C and vitamin E on in vivo lipid peroxidation: results of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12197998
Lowered in vivo lipid peroxidation (F2‑isoprostanes) with alpha‑tocopherol supports cellular integrity.
- Antioxidants prevent depression of the acute hypoxic ventilatory response by subanaesthetic halothane in men
PubMed ID: 12411535
Antioxidants restored hypoxic ventilatory response blunted by halothane, suggesting protection of physiological responsiveness.
- Antioxidant vitamin supplementation in Crohn's disease decreases oxidative stress. a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12591053
Decreased multiple oxidative‑stress markers in Crohn's disease suggests preserved cellular function.
- Vitamin E and vitamin C treatment improves fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 14638353
Improved liver fibrosis with vitamin E + C in NASH suggests reduced chronic oxidative/fibrotic injury.
- Vitamin C supplementation decreases oxidative stress biomarker f2-isoprostanes in plasma of nonsmokers exposed to environmental tobacco smoke
PubMed ID: 12881011
Supplement mixture including E reduced F2‑isoprostanes in people exposed to secondhand smoke.
- [Synergistic antioxidative effect of vitamins E and C on low density lipoproteins from smokers and non-smokers subjects]
PubMed ID: 15916166
Large decreases in LDL oxidation suggest reduced lipoprotein/cell oxidative injury risk.
- Antioxidant supplementation enhances antioxidant capacity and mitigates oxidative damage following acute ischaemic stroke
PubMed ID: 16091766
Decreased MDA and raised TAOC in stroke patients indicate reduced lipid peroxidation and cellular oxidative damage.
- Reduction of the incidence of sperm DNA fragmentation by oral antioxidant treatment
PubMed ID: 15867002
Marked decrease in sperm DNA fragmentation after vitamins C+E — strong cellular DNA protective effect in reproductive cells.
- Vitamin E and vitamin C supplementation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
PubMed ID: 18271282
Suppressed H2O2‑induced DNA breakages in blood cells (dose‑response reported).
- Antioxidant effect of beta-carotene in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis: clinical and laboratory parameters of a pilot study
PubMed ID: 12200905
In children with CF, beta‑carotene increased plasma vitamin E and reduced MDA, a marker of lipid peroxidation (less cellular damage).
- Complex multivitamin supplementation improves homocysteine and resistance to LDL-C oxidation
PubMed ID: 14559932
Increased plasma vitamin E and reduced LDL oxidation with multivitamin implies improved cellular protection and viability (combo product).
- Folate levels determine effect of antioxidant supplementation on micronuclei in subjects with cardiovascular risk
PubMed ID: 15548759
Antioxidant supplementation increased FRAP and decreased malondialdehyde and micronuclei — supports cellular vitality via decreased oxidative/genotoxic stress.
- Low intake of calcium, folate, nicotinic acid, vitamin E, retinol, beta-carotene and high intake of pantothenic acid, biotin and riboflavin are significantly associated with increased genome instability--results from a dietary intake and micronucleus index survey in South Australia
PubMed ID: 15705599
Higher dietary vitamin E and antioxidant supplementation were associated with reduced genome damage (micronuclei).
- [Effect of multiple micronutrients supplementation on anti-oxidative activity and oxidized DNA damage of lymphocytes in children]
PubMed ID: 15941534
Reduced DNA oxidation and improved antioxidant enzymes after supplementation including VE—direct biomarker evidence for maintaining cellular integrity (multi-agent).
- [Study the effect of antioxidant vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene supplement on erythrocyte functions in elderly person]
PubMed ID: 18646528
Demonstrated reduced erythrocyte hemolysis and improved membrane ATPase activity with antioxidant supplementation including vitamin E—direct cellular vitality evidence (combined therapy).
- Associations between alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, and retinol and prostate cancer survival
PubMed ID: 19383902
Higher serum α‑tocopherol linked to improved prostate cancer survival—consistent with maintained cellular integrity in that disease context.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
Antioxidant mix (includes E) improved markers of oxidative stress and insulin sensitivity that relate to cellular metabolic health.
- Antioxidant micronutrients and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in colorectal adenoma patients: results from a randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20200432
Reduced redox biomarkers (CySS) and TNF‑α with antioxidant cocktail suggests protection from oxidative cellular damage.
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with a cholinesterase inhibitor combined with antioxidants
PubMed ID: 20224285
Antioxidant blend (including vitamin E) reduced oxidative stress markers in Alzheimer’s patients — consistent with maintaining cellular function.
- Vitamins C and E treatment combined with exercise modulates oxidative stress markers in blood of patients with fibromyalgia: a controlled clinical pilot study
PubMed ID: 20666654
Vitamins C+E reduced lipid peroxidation and increased glutathione peroxidase activity, markers of maintained cellular redox vitality.
Heart health (109)
- Vitamin E supplementation and the risk of heart failure in women
PubMed ID: 22438520
Large RCT found subgroup (~40%) lower risk of HF with preserved EF with vitamin E, suggesting a possible heart-health benefit in that subgroup.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
8‑week antioxidant combo (includes vitamin E) improved endothelial markers and insulin sensitivity—mechanistically relevant to CV health though not vitamin‑E‑only.
- Complex multivitamin supplementation improves homocysteine and resistance to LDL-C oxidation
PubMed ID: 14559932
Multivitamin including vitamin E reduced LDL oxidation and homocysteine—mechanisms linked to heart health (multi‑ingredient trial).
- Combination oral antioxidant supplementation reduces blood pressure
PubMed ID: 9176034
Multi‑antioxidant pill including high‑dose vitamin E lowered systolic BP in hypertensive patients (BP is a cardiac risk factor).
- Increased oxidation resistance of atherogenic plasma lipoproteins at high vitamin E levels in non-vitamin E supplemented men
PubMed ID: 8800496
Cross‑sectional data: higher plasma vitamin E associated with more oxidation‑resistant atherogenic lipoproteins (CV relevance).
- Effect of vitamin E and beta carotene on the incidence of angina pectoris. A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 8594266
Large RCT showed ~9% reduction in new angina with alpha‑tocopherol in male smokers (direct CV outcome).
- Effect of antioxidant-rich foods on plasma ascorbic acid, cardiac enzyme, and lipid peroxide levels in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 7797808
Antioxidant‑rich diet after MI reduced lipid peroxidation and cardiac enzyme release (combination intervention).
- Increase in oxidation resistance of atherogenic serum lipoproteins following antioxidant supplementation: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 8001520
Combined antioxidant trial increased plasma E and made LDL more oxidation‑resistant, a plausible heart benefit (indirect).
- Vitamin E supplementation, plasma lipids and incidence of restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
PubMed ID: 1541798
1200 IU vitamin E after angioplasty associated with ~12% absolute lower restenosis (trend, p≈0.06) — suggests possible vascular benefit.
- Short-term effects of a combined nutraceutical of insulin-sensitivity, lipid level and indexes of liver steatosis: a double-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25886384
Tocotrienol-containing nutraceutical (vitamin E form) improved LDL-C, TG and insulin resistance—relevant to cardiovascular risk.
- Antioxidant effects of tocotrienols in patients with hyperlipidemia and carotid stenosis
PubMed ID: 8614310
Tocotrienol‑rich vitamin E produced carotid plaque regression and less progression—direct atherosclerosis imaging benefit.
- Effects of perioperative vitamin E and zinc co-supplementation on systemic inflammation and length of stay following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37891226
Perioperative vitamin E+zinc reduced inflammatory markers and hospital stay after CABG, suggesting cardiac‑relevant benefit (co‑supplemented).
- Curcumin and vitamin E improve hot flashes, lipid profile, and fasting blood glucose without any detrimental effect on the liver and renal function in postmenopausal women: A triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36053717
RCT showed vitamin E raised HDL and lowered triglycerides—favorable lipid changes linked to heart health.
- Usefulness of antioxidant vitamins in suspected acute myocardial infarction (the Indian experiment of infarct survival-3)
PubMed ID: 8607399
Antioxidant mix including E reduced enzyme-defined infarct size and some cardiac events post‑MI (multiagent).
- Vitamin E supplementation in elderly lowers the oxidation rate of linoleic acid in LDL
PubMed ID: 9298686
RCT showing 100 IU vitamin E lowered LDL oxidation rate, a mechanism linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease risk.
- The influence of antioxidant nutrients on platelet function in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 9051202
Randomized vitamin E supplementation markedly increased platelet tocopherol and reduced platelet aggregation—mechanistically relevant to cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Complementary therapy in diabetic patients with chronic complications: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 20586147
Pilot RCT in diabetics with multinutrient (includes vitamin E) showed improved left‑ventricular function — plausible cardiac benefit but not attributable to vitamin E alone.
- Optimized rapeseed oil enriched with healthy micronutrients: a relevant nutritional approach to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Results of the Optim'Oils randomized intervention trial
PubMed ID: 22784432
Optimized rapeseed oil raised plasma alpha-tocopherol and produced modest favorable HDL/ApoA1 changes and reduced LDL oxidation — relevant to heart health.
- The effect of vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of endothelial function and inflammation among hemodialysis patients: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32147078
Reduced endothelial adhesion markers (ICAM/VCAM) suggesting vascular/heart benefit in hemodialysis patients.
- Antioxidant vitamins and low-density-lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 8379508
Antioxidant supplementation (including vitamin E) lengthened LDL oxidation lag time, supporting anti-atherogenic potential.
- Consumption of Argan Oil Improves Anti-Oxidant and Lipid Status in Hemodialysis Patients
PubMed ID: 26101142
Argan oil intake raised plasma vitamin E and improved lipids (↓TG, TC, LDL; ↑HDL), changes relevant to cardiovascular risk.
- γ-Tocopherol-rich supplementation additively improves vascular endothelial function during smoking cessation
PubMed ID: 24075893
γ‑tocopherol supplementation improved flow‑mediated dilation (FMD) in recent quitters, an objective marker of vascular (cardiac) function.
- Vitamin E tocotrienol supplementation improves lipid profiles in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24348043
TRF lowered triglycerides and raised HDL/ApoA1 in hemodialysis patients—clinically meaningful lipid improvements relevant to heart health.
- Antihypertensive and antioxidant effects of dietary black sesame meal in pre-hypertensive humans
PubMed ID: 21827664
Black sesame meal raised tocopherol and lowered systolic BP (~−8 mmHg) — suggests cardiovascular benefit though not from isolated vitamin E.
- Effects of different forms of hazelnuts on blood lipids and α-tocopherol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals
PubMed ID: 20877394
Hazelnut intervention raised α‑tocopherol and produced favorable LDL‑C/HDL‑C changes (human RCT), supporting cardiovascular risk factors.
- Arterial compliance and vitamin E blood levels with a self emulsifying preparation of tocotrienol rich vitamin E
PubMed ID: 18806966
Tocotrienol preparation improved arterial stiffness (AI, PWV) — direct vascular/heart-health surrogate benefit.
- Effect of high-dose alpha-tocopherol supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 17991651
Reduced inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers in CAD patients (may benefit cardiovascular risk) though no change in carotid IMT.
- Effects of gamma-tocopherol supplementation on thrombotic risk factors
PubMed ID: 17704022
Gamma‑tocopherol lowered platelet activation and some lipid measures in healthy volunteers, suggesting antithrombotic/vascular effects.
- Effects of random allocation to vitamin E supplementation on the occurrence of venous thromboembolism: report from the Women's Health Study
PubMed ID: 17846285
Large RCT found alternate-day vitamin E reduced venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidence — a circulation/thrombotic cardiovascular benefit.
- Vitamin E supplementation reduces cardiovascular events in a subgroup of middle-aged individuals with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and the haptoglobin 2-2 genotype: a prospective double-blinded clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18032779
Large RCT in diabetics with Hp 2-2 genotype showed a significant ~53% relative reduction in major CV events with vitamin E.
- Alpha tocopherol supplementation elevates plasma apolipoprotein A1 isoforms in normal healthy subjects
PubMed ID: 16429457
Supplementation raised apoA1, a cardio-protective lipoprotein, suggesting a favorable CV biomarker effect.
- Vitamin E in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer: the Women's Health Study: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15998891
Large RCT found a significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality though no reduction in overall major CV events.
- Vitamin E improves fibrinolytic activity in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 15226088
Vitamin E (400 mg/day) reduced PAI and oxidative marker in coronary-spasm patients, improving fibrinolytic potential tied to cardiac risk.
- Oral alpha-tocopherol supplementation inhibits lipid oxidation in established human atherosclerotic lesions
PubMed ID: 14703736
500 IU/day alpha‑tocopherol raised plasma/LDL tocopherol and made LDL less oxidizable, a mechanism relevant to atherosclerosis.
- Vitamin E-bonded hemodialyzer improves atherosclerosis associated with a rheological improvement of circulating red blood cells
PubMed ID: 12675867
Vitamin E–bonded dialysis membrane improved carotid IMT and RBC viscosity vs control, showing measurable vascular benefits.
- Effects of bezafibrate and simvastatin on endothelial activation and lipid peroxidation in hypercholesterolemia: evidence of different vascular protection by different lipid-lowering treatments
PubMed ID: 14602771
Adjunctive vitamin E reduced soluble adhesion molecules and lipid peroxidation markers in hypercholesterolemic patients on lipid‑lowering therapy (endothelial/vascular benefit).
- Dose-dependent suppression of serum cholesterol by tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF25) of rice bran in hypercholesterolemic humans
PubMed ID: 11882333
Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E produced large, dose-dependent reductions in total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic humans, directly supporting cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Vitamin E can reduce blood pressure in mild hypertensives
PubMed ID: 12463106
Triple-blind trial reported large, significant systolic and diastolic blood-pressure reductions with 200 IU/day vitamin E.
- Chronic administration of pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improves the cardiac autonomic nervous system in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 11382659
RCT in T2D showed improved heart-rate-variability and glycemic markers, indicating meaningful cardiovascular physiologic benefit.
- Secondary prevention with antioxidants of cardiovascular disease in endstage renal disease (SPACE): randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11072938
Large randomized trial in hemodialysis patients: 800 IU/day substantially reduced composite CV events and MI.
- Vitamin E supplementation improves endothelial function in type I diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 10898419
High‑dose vitamin E markedly improved FMD and reduced LDL oxidative susceptibility in type‑1 diabetics—supports CV health mechanisms.
- Improvement of endothelial vasomotor dysfunction by treatment with alpha-tocopherol in patients with high remnant lipoproteins levels
PubMed ID: 10334416
Alpha‑tocopherol improved endothelial vasodilation and reduced lipid peroxidation—mechanistically heart-relevant.
- Endothelial dysfunction in Type 1 diabetes mellitus: relationship with LDL oxidation and the effects of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 10656227
Improved flow-mediated vasodilatation in type 1 diabetics supports vascular/heart health.
- [Therapeutic plasmapheresis and alpha-tocopherol in patients with coronary heart disease]
PubMed ID: 9865013
Addition of alpha-tocopherol to plasmapheresis prolonged lipid-lowering effects and raised HDL in coronary patients.
- Serum tocopherols and lipids in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 9753850
Observationally lower serum tocopherols in coronary artery disease patients links low vitamin E to heart disease risk.
- Vitamin E administration improves impairment of endothelium-dependent vasodilation in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 9822095
Improved endothelial vasodilation in coronary spasm patients indicates direct cardiovascular benefit.
- Randomised controlled trial of vitamin E in patients with coronary disease: Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS)
PubMed ID: 8622332
Randomized trial in coronary disease showed large reduction in non-fatal MI with alpha‑tocopherol.
- Effects on health of dietary supplementation with 100 mg d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, daily for 6 years
PubMed ID: 8529777
6‑year RCT (100 mg/day) produced fewer early ECG signs of coronary disease versus very low dose.
- Chronic intake of pharmacological doses of vitamin E might be useful in the therapy of elderly patients with coronary heart disease
PubMed ID: 7702030
High‑dose vitamin E improved insulin, triglycerides and lipid ratios in older coronary patients—factors relevant to heart risk.
- Reduction of Oxidative Stress in Chronic Kidney Disease Does Not Increase Circulating α-Klotho Concentrations
PubMed ID: 26807718
Pravastatin + vitamin E lowered oxLDL/LDL (cardiovascular risk markers) though combo therapy.
- Antioxidants improve vascular function in children conceived by assisted reproductive technologies: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24817695
C+E increased plasma NO and improved FMD and lowered pulmonary pressure — consistent with improved vascular function relevant to heart health.
- Does vitamin C or its combination with vitamin E improve radial artery endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in patients awaiting coronary artery bypass surgery?
PubMed ID: 24217301
C+E (with C effect dominant) improved endothelium-dependent dilation (FMD/flow) in CAD patients — suggests vascular/heart-health benefit.
- Supplementation with vitamins C and E improves arterial stiffness and endothelial function in essential hypertensive patients
PubMed ID: 17386345
Combined C+E improved endothelial function and reduced arterial stiffness (small trial).
- Antioxidant effects of combined vitamins C and E in acute myocardial infarction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, multicenter pilot Myocardial Infarction and VITamins (MIVIT) trial
PubMed ID: 16059992
Large RCT in acute MI (vitamins C+E) showed modest reduction in in-hospital adverse cardiac events (clinical benefit).
- The effect of vitamin therapy on the progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis varies by haptoglobin type in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15047650
Randomized trial showed genotype-dependent effects on coronary stenosis (benefit in Hp1-1, harm in Hp2-2) — mixed but directly cardiac.
- Antioxidant vitamins decrease exercise-induced QT dispersion after myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 14523485
Antioxidant vitamins (C+E) reduced exercise‑induced QT dispersion in acute MI patients (cardiac electrical marker).
- Oral antioxidant therapy improves endothelial function in Type 1 but not Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 12881209
Long-term antioxidant vitamins (including E) improved endothelium-dependent vasodilation in Type 1 diabetics.
- Effects of antioxidant vitamins C and E on endothelial function and thrombosis/fibrinolysis system in smokers
PubMed ID: 12783111
Adding vitamin E to high‑dose vitamin C improved endothelial function and lowered prothrombotic markers in smokers.
- Effects of combined administration of vitamins C and E on reactive hyperemia and inflammatory process in chronic smokers
PubMed ID: 14612206
High‑dose E (with C) improved endothelial reactivity and lowered inflammatory markers in smokers (implies vascular benefit).
- Six-year effect of combined vitamin C and E supplementation on atherosclerotic progression: the Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP) Study
PubMed ID: 12600905
6‑year trial: combined vitamins E+C slowed carotid IMT progression (atherosclerosis surrogate), especially in men.
- The salutary effects of antioxidant vitamins on the plasma lipids of healthy middle aged-to-elderly individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 12841306
Antioxidant vitamin arms (including E) improved total and LDL cholesterol over ~75 days.
- Effect of vitamins C and E on progression of transplant-associated arteriosclerosis: a randomised trial
PubMed ID: 11943259
Slowed early coronary intimal thickening in heart-transplant patients with antioxidant vitamins (includes vitamin E).
- Effect of vitamins on the lipid profile of patients on regular hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 10757273
In hemodialysis patients vitamin E raised HDL and improved LDL/HDL ratio (favorable lipid changes linked to heart risk).
- Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP) study: a randomized trial of the effect of vitamins E and C on 3-year progression of carotid atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 11123502
Three-year trial: combined vitamins E+C significantly slowed carotid IMT progression in men (direct atherosclerosis/heart-health outcome).
- Response of hypercholesterolemic subjects to administration of tocotrienols
PubMed ID: 8614309
Tocotrienol-rich supplement produced ~10–13% falls in total cholesterol and reduced thromboxane/ApoB.
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
δ‑tocotrienol+resveratrol lowered BP, triglycerides and improved metabolic markers relevant to cardiovascular risk.
- Modulation of (Na,K)-ATPase activity by membrane fatty acid composition: therapeutic implications in human hypertension
PubMed ID: 23659494
Vitamin C+E supplementation in hypertensive men reduced oxidative stress and lowered blood pressure.
- Vitamin E supplementation reduces plasma vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 and von Willebrand factor levels and increases nitric oxide concentrations in hypercholesterolemic patients
PubMed ID: 12050277
Randomized dose-dependent improvements in endothelial biomarkers (sVCAM-1, NO metabolites) with vitamin E, relevant to heart health.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of supplemental vitamin E on attenuation of the development of nitrate tolerance
PubMed ID: 9355892
RCT showed vitamin E prevented nitrate tolerance and preserved vasodilatory response—direct cardiovascular physiology evidence.
- Effect of supplementary antioxidant vitamin intake on carotid arterial wall intima-media thickness in a controlled clinical trial of cholesterol lowering
PubMed ID: 8921775
Observational data: higher vitamin E supplement users had less carotid IMT progression—indicator of cardiovascular benefit.
- Serial coronary angiographic evidence that antioxidant vitamin intake reduces progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 7776501
Observational finding that supplemental vitamin E ≥100 IU/day associated with less angiographic progression of coronary lesions (nonrandomized association).
- Investigating the preventive effect of vitamins C and E on preeclampsia in nulliparous pregnant women
PubMed ID: 32755100
Mid-pregnancy vitamins C+E markedly reduced preeclampsia incidence (cardiometabolic/vascular outcome) though combined therapy.
- Vitamin E ameliorates blood cholesterol level and alters gut microbiota composition: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40087044
Randomized trial showed a modest LDL‑C decrease after oral vitamin E, a direct cardiovascular risk marker.
- Effects of High-dose Vitamin E Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: a Randomized Double-blinded Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29891745
800 IU/day vitamin E for 12 weeks improved total cholesterol, lowered LDL and raised HDL in diabetic nephropathy patients.
- The effect of vitamin C and/or E supplementations on type 2 diabetic adult males under metformin treatment: A single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29571976
Vitamin E added to metformin improved lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) in T2DM men.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on postprandial oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction: a single-blind, 15-day clinical trial in patients with untreated type 2 diabetes, subjects with impaired glucose tolerance, and healthy controls
PubMed ID: 16368447
Improved post‑meal endothelial markers and NO availability after antioxidant regimen including 300 mg/day vitamin E — direct endothelial (cardiovascular) benefit.
- Effects of postmenopausal hormone replacement and alpha-tocopherol on the lipid profiles and antioxidant status
PubMed ID: 9495568
Combined HRT+vitamin E improved cholesterol profile and lowered lipid oxidation markers.
- Effects of administration of omega-3 fatty acids with or without vitamin E supplementation on adiponectin gene expression in PBMCs and serum adiponectin and adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein levels in male patients with CAD
PubMed ID: 25880054
In men with CAD, omega‑3 + vitamin E raised protective adiponectin and improved adiponectin/FABP4 ratio, markers tied to cardiovascular risk.
- Ageing improves the antioxidant response against postoperative atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22561296
Vitamin E + vitamin C + n‑3 PUFA perioperative supplementation was associated with reduced postoperative atrial fibrillation (especially in older patients).
- Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation
PubMed ID: 21138533
Perioperative n‑3 + antioxidant vitamins (including vitamin E) reduced oxidative stress/inflammation in heart tissue and blood and is linked to improved cardiac outcomes.
- Effects of interaction of RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate and fish oil on low-density-lipoprotein oxidation in postmenopausal women with and without hormone-replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 8561059
Oral alpha-tocopheryl acetate raised LDL vitamin E and lengthened LDL oxidation lag time — a mechanism relevant to atherosclerosis.
- The effect of almonds on vitamin E status and cardiovascular risk factors in Korean adults: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28695324
Almond snack RCT increased plasma α‑tocopherol and modestly lowered TC and LDL in overweight adults.
- Energy compensation and nutrient displacement following regular consumption of hazelnuts and other energy-dense snack foods in non-obese individuals
PubMed ID: 26897125
Hazelnut snack trial raised dietary vitamin E and improved MUFA/saturated‑fat profile—favors cardiometabolic risk reduction though not an isolated vitamin E supplement trial.
- Mediterranean-style diet reduces metabolic syndrome components in obese children and adolescents with obesity
PubMed ID: 24997634
Mediterranean‑style diet in obese children increased vitamin E intake and produced clinically meaningful BMI and lipid improvements (multi‑component intervention).
- Vitamin E therapy results in a reduction in HDL function in individuals with diabetes and the haptoglobin 2-1 genotype
PubMed ID: 21722898
Improved HDL antioxidant function and cholesterol efflux in diabetic Hp2-2 genotype—favorable to reverse cholesterol transport.
- Neutrophil superoxide-anion generating capacity in chronic smoking: effect of long-term alpha-tocopherol therapy
PubMed ID: 12682421
Raised plasma/LDL α‑tocopherol and increased LDL resistance to oxidation—mechanism relevant to CVD risk.
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol on superoxide production and plasma intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and antibodies to oxidized LDL in chronic smokers
PubMed ID: 11369502
Two years of alpha‑tocopherol decreased LDL oxidizability in smokers—cardiovascular biomarker improvement.
- Comparison of antioxidant efficacy of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A and fruits in coronary heart disease: a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11291971
Large CHD trial: marked lowering of lipid peroxidation with vitamin E in coronary patients.
- Effect of vitamin E on endothelial vasodilator function in patients with hypercholesterolemia, chronic smoking or both
PubMed ID: 9973031
Improved endothelium-dependent vasodilation and reduced anti-oxLDL antibodies in high-risk smokers.
- Effects of antioxidant vitamins C and E on signal-averaged electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID: 8607400
In acute MI patients vitamins C+E prevented ECG deterioration (combination therapy; effect not solely vitamin E).
- FISH OIL AND VITAMIN E CHANGE LIPID PROFILES AND ANTI-LDL-ANTIBODIES IN TWO DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS OF WOMEN TRANSITIONING THROUGH MENOPAUSE
PubMed ID: 26262712
Fish oil + vitamin E lowered total and LDL cholesterol in menopausal women—lipid changes relevant to heart health though vitamin E was co‑administered.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Combined n‑3 + vitamin C + vitamin E markedly reduced post‑op atrial fibrillation (large clinical effect) but vitamin E was one component, so attribution is partial.
- Effect of antioxidants on amelioration of high-risk factors inducing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 21034626
Antioxidant regimen including vitamin E halved HDP incidence in predefined high‑risk pregnant subgroup (vascular benefit).
- A prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitamin E and levocarnitine prophylaxis against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in adult breast cancer patients
PubMed ID: 37157803
Vitamin E + levocarnitine reduced BNP and CK vs chemo alone, indicating cardioprotective effect in anthracycline-treated patients.
- The effects of intracoronary administration of vitamin E on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during coronary artery surgery
PubMed ID: 12730811
Intracoronary vitamin E reduced troponin-I and other myocardial injury markers during reperfusion — strong direct cardiac benefit.
- Pretreatment with antioxidants and allopurinol diminishes cardiac onset events in coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 7771834
Perioperative vitamins E+C (with allopurinol) were associated with fewer ischemic events and less CK‑MB release — clinical cardiovascular benefit though multi‑agent.
- Serum ex vivo lipoprotein oxidizability in patients with ischemic heart disease supplemented with vitamin E
PubMed ID: 12470198
Men with ischemic heart disease had large ↑plasma α‑tocopherol and ↓MDA/oxidizability—cardiac biomarker improvements (surrogate outcomes).
- Effect of supplementation with tomato juice, vitamin E, and vitamin C on LDL oxidation and products of inflammatory activity in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10840987
Type 2 diabetics: vitamin E markedly increased LDL resistance to oxidation and halved CRP (inflammatory CV marker).
- Vitamin E supplementation in hyperlipidaemic patients: effect of increasing doses on in vitro and in vivo low-density lipoprotein oxidation
PubMed ID: 10583450
Hyperlipidaemic patients showed dose‑dependent ↑α‑tocopherol and markedly slowed LDL oxidation—favorable CV risk biomarkers.
- Vitamin E supplementation and oxidative damage to DNA and plasma LDL in type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10526726
400 IU reduced LDL oxidizability in healthy controls (not in type 1 diabetics) — partial surrogate evidence.
- A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of 200 mg alpha-tocopherol on the oxidation resistance of atherogenic lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 9808219
200 mg/d increased lipoprotein antioxidant capacity and prolonged oxidation lag time substantially in smokers.
- Dose-response comparison of RRR-alpha-tocopherol and all-racemic alpha-tocopherol on LDL oxidation
PubMed ID: 9351400
Dose-response: plasma/LDL α‑tocopherol rose and LDL oxidation slowed at ≥400 IU/day.
- What dose of vitamin E is required to reduce susceptibility of LDL to oxidation?
PubMed ID: 8873932
Dose-dependent prolongation of LDL oxidation lag time (≥500 IU) — relevant atherosclerosis surrogate.
- Vitamin E plus aspirin compared with aspirin alone in patients with transient ischemic attacks
PubMed ID: 7495235
Randomized trial: vitamin E + aspirin linked to fewer ischemic events and reduced platelet stickiness (direct cardiovascular signal).
- Antioxidative efficacy of parallel and combined supplementation with coenzyme Q10 and d-alpha-tocopherol in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 10993487
Vitamin E supplementation improved LDL oxidative resistance in hypercholesterolemic subjects—mechanistically relevant to cardiac risk.
- Chronic vitamin E administration improves brachial reactivity and increases intracellular magnesium concentration in type II diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 10634373
Vitamin E (600 mg/day) improved endothelial function and reduced oxidative stress in type 2 diabetics—mechanistically relevant to heart health.
- Effect of citrus flavonoids and tocotrienols on serum cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic subjects
PubMed ID: 17985810
Tocotrienols (vitamin E isoforms) combined with citrus flavonoids produced substantial LDL/TC/TG reductions in hypercholesterolemic subjects (meaningful lipid effects though combined therapy).
- Effect of seabuckthorn seed oil in reducing cardiovascular risk factors: A longitudinal controlled trial on hypertensive subjects
PubMed ID: 27522605
Seabuckthorn seed oil (contains vitamin E) lowered BP and improved lipids in dyslipidemic/hypertensive subjects — multi‑nutrient oil so effect cannot be ascribed solely to vitamin E but supports cardiovascular benefit plausibility.
- Consumption of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol lowering foods improves blood lipids without affecting concentrations of fat soluble compounds
PubMed ID: 25326876
Portfolio diet raised cholesterol‑adjusted α‑tocopherol and substantially lowered LDL‑C — implicates vitamin‑E–rich dietary pattern in improved lipid risk factors (indirect, multi‑ingredient).
Wellbeing (91)
- Vitamin E and respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15315997
Modest reduction in common colds/URIs in elderly nursing‑home residents suggests an overall wellness/immunity benefit in that population.
- Neuroprotective effect of vitamin E supplementation in patients treated with cisplatin chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 12610195
Prevention of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy likely improves patient functional status and overall wellness.
- Secondary prevention with antioxidants of cardiovascular disease in endstage renal disease (SPACE): randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11072938
Large trial showed decreased CV events in high‑risk dialysis patients, implying improved overall outcomes in that group.
- Chronic intake of pharmacological doses of vitamin E might be useful in the therapy of elderly patients with coronary heart disease
PubMed ID: 7702030
Improved insulin sensitivity and lipids in older coronary patients—broad metabolic benefits relevant to wellness.
- Effect of vitamin D and E supplementation on pain relief and premenstrual symptoms in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41023678
Combined vitamin D+E substantially reduced menstrual pain and PMS, improving quality of life (effect not isolated to vitamin E).
- Role of antioxidants in reducing oxidative stress and seizure frequency in drug-resistant epileptic patients
PubMed ID: 39280329
Vitamins C+E markedly reduced seizure frequency in pediatric drug‑resistant epilepsy (large clinical benefit; combo therapy).
- The Effect of Combined Vitamin C and Vitamin E Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Endometriosis: A Randomized, Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34122682
Vitamin C+E reduced pain and oxidative stress in endometriosis—clinically meaningful symptomatic benefit.
- Antioxidant supplementation reduces endometriosis-related pelvic pain in humans
PubMed ID: 22728166
Reduced pelvic pain and peritoneal inflammation in endometriosis patients implies improved day-to-day wellness.
- Efficacy of vitamins C, E, and their combination for treatment of restless legs syndrome in hemodialysis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22317944
Vitamin E (alone) reduced restless-legs severity substantially vs placebo — meaningful symptomatic wellness improvement.
- Vitamins C and E in the latency period in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes
PubMed ID: 15907848
Vitamins C+E increased latency to delivery after PPROM (clinically meaningful effect on pregnancy course) — supports maternal/neonatal wellbeing in that context.
- Oral antioxidant therapy improves endothelial function in Type 1 but not Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 12881209
Improved endothelial function in Type 1 diabetics with antioxidant vitamins, implying better overall vascular health.
- Six-year effect of combined vitamin C and E supplementation on atherosclerotic progression: the Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP) Study
PubMed ID: 12600905
Long‑term slowing of carotid IMT progression suggests broader vascular/health benefits.
- Antioxidant vitamin supplementation in Crohn's disease decreases oxidative stress. a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12591053
Vitamins E+C reduced multiple oxidative‑stress markers in Crohn's disease — general health benefit.
- Randomized, prospective trial of antioxidant supplementation in critically ill surgical patients
PubMed ID: 12454520
Early antioxidant therapy (includes E) reduced multiple organ failure and shortened ICU stays in critically ill surgical patients.
- Effect of antioxidants on the occurrence of pre-eclampsia in women at increased risk: a randomised trial
PubMed ID: 10485722
Significant reduction in pre-eclampsia incidence and improved placental biomarkers in high-risk pregnant women (major clinical benefit for overall maternal health).
- Sesame Lignans and Vitamin E Supplementation Improve Subjective Statuses and Anti-Oxidative Capacity in Healthy Humans With Feelings of Daily Fatigue
PubMed ID: 26153159
RCT reported improved subjective fatigue and sleep with sesame lignans + vitamin E, indicating perceived wellness benefit.
- Nutritional formula enhanced immune function and reduced days of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in seniors
PubMed ID: 14687308
Multi‑nutrient formula (including antioxidants) reduced URTI symptom days and improved vaccine responses in elderly—general wellness benefit.
- Role of δ-tocotrienol and resveratrol supplementation in the regulation of micro RNAs in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37086927
miRNA changes associated with reversion of metabolic syndrome reflect systemic metabolic/wellness effects (combined formulation).
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
Integrated metabolic, inflammatory and antioxidant improvements in metabolic syndrome suggest broad wellness benefits (combined product).
- A controlled trial of selegiline, alpha-tocopherol, or both as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
PubMed ID: 9110909
Clinical delay in Alzheimer’s progression implies meaningful functional/wellness preservation with high‑dose α‑tocopherol.
- Randomised vitamin E supplementation and risk of chronic lung disease in the Women's Health Study
PubMed ID: 21257986
Large primary prevention trial found a modest reduction in incident chronic lung disease—population-level wellness benefit.
- Effect of vitamin supplementation to HIV-infected pregnant women on the micronutrient status of their infants
PubMed ID: 15956998
Maternal multivitamin including vitamin E raised infants' blood vitamin levels—general improvement in nutritional status.
- Randomized Clinical Trial of Antioxidant Therapy Patients with Septic Shock and Organ Dysfunction in the ICU: SOFA Score Reduction by Improvement of the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System
PubMed ID: 37174730
Antioxidant therapy including vitamin E reduced organ‑failure scores and oxidative markers in septic shock—meaningful clinical benefit in critically ill patients.
- Vitamin E ameliorates blood cholesterol level and alters gut microbiota composition: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40087044
Vitamin E supplementation modified LDL‑C and the gut microbiome in healthy adults — moderate wellness‑relevant changes.
- Oxidative stress markers and tissue iron overload after 12-months vitamin E supplementation for children with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia on different iron chelators: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40424814
Adjunctive vitamin E improved oxidative stress and liver iron markers in pediatric thalassemia, supporting clinical benefit and tolerability.
- The Synergic Effect of a Nutraceutical Supplementation Associated to a Mediterranean Hypocaloric Diet in a Population of Overweight/Obese Adults with NAFLD
PubMed ID: 36432436
Nutraceutical including vitamin E produced larger improvements in weight, liver enzymes and steatosis vs diet alone — clinically meaningful wellness markers.
- Derepression of glomerular filtration, renal blood flow and antioxidant defence in patients with type 2 diabetes at high-risk of cardiorenal disease
PubMed ID: 33039650
Antioxidant therapy including vitamin E hastened eGFR changes and improved renal hemodynamics in high‑risk diabetic patients, supporting systemic benefit.
- Effects of High-dose Vitamin E Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: a Randomized Double-blinded Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 29891745
Improvements in lipid fractions and glutathione in diabetic nephropathy may contribute to general health/wellness.
- The effect of vitamin C and/or E supplementations on type 2 diabetic adult males under metformin treatment: A single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29571976
Vitamin E±C improved glycemic control, lipids and antioxidant markers in T2DM men, reflecting broad metabolic benefits.
- Almond consumption reduces oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in male smokers
PubMed ID: 18029489
Improved antioxidant status and reduced DNA damage in smokers after almond intake (increased vitamin E) — overall biomarker improvement.
- Safety and efficacy of a lipid emulsion containing a mixture of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil: a randomised, double-blind clinical trial in premature infants requiring parenteral nutrition
PubMed ID: 20531018
Vitamin-E–containing emulsion in preterm infants increased plasma α‑tocopherol and improved γ‑GT and n-3 status — markers of systemic benefit.
- Evaluation of clinical safety and beneficial effects of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion (Lipoplus, MLF541): data from a prospective, randomized, multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 17261965
Parenteral nutrition with fish-oil emulsion increased antioxidant content (α‑tocopherol) and shortened hospital stay — clinical overall benefit measured (multi-component).
- Effect of an individualised high-protein, energy-restricted diet on anthropometric and cardio-metabolic parameters in overweight and obese Malaysian adults: a 6-month randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 30761964
Nutrient‑enriched weight‑loss diet with higher vitamin E produced greater improvements in weight, insulin and inflammation vs usual advice.
- Mediterranean-style diet reduces metabolic syndrome components in obese children and adolescents with obesity
PubMed ID: 24997634
Mediterranean‑style diet in obese children increased vitamin E intake and produced broad improvements (BMI, glycemia, lipids), consistent with overall wellness benefits.
- Short-term effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant systems in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 14724371
Intensive lifestyle program raised antioxidants including vitamin E and improved antioxidant capacity—supports general health/wellness.
- Neuroprotective impact of a vitamin trace element composition - a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 25789594
Multivitamin including vitamin E increased tocopherol and improved biomarkers linked to oxidative stress/neurodegeneration in healthy adults.
- Effects of pomegranate peel extract and vitamin E on the inflammatory status and endothelial function in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32839797
Reductions in systemic inflammation and endothelial markers with VitE+pomegranate suggest improved health status in dialysis patients.
- Vitamin E Improves Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Some Metabolic Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: No Effects on Nitrite/Nitrate Levels
PubMed ID: 26886716
Vitamin E improved antioxidant status and lowered fasting glucose in type 2 diabetes—metabolic wellness effects.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
Improvements in immune responsiveness and reduced oxidative/inflammatory markers in elderly support broader health maintenance.
- The efficacy of a nutrition education intervention to prevent risk of malnutrition for dependent elderly patients receiving Home Care: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28273591
Nutrition‑education intervention increased dietary vitamin E and improved nutritional status in dependent elderly—supports general wellness via diet.
- Multiple Micronutrient Powder Reduces Vitamin E Deficiency in Brazilian Children: A Pragmatic, Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31717948
Home fortification with vitamin E raised serum levels and reduced inflammation in infants—clear population health benefit.
- A Phase IIb Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of Tocotrienol-Rich Vitamin E on Diabetic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 33477404
Tocotrienol‑rich vitamin E improved renal function markers in diabetic kidney disease—meaningful systemic health benefit.
- Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33899292
Improvements in glycemic control, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and inflammation indicate broad systemic benefit.
- Co-Administration of Vitamin E and Atorvastatin Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-γ Expression in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35291435
Improved insulin sensitivity and gene expression in metabolic patients suggests broader wellness benefits.
- Comparison of delta-tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol effects on hepatic steatosis and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind active-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35933083
Improvements in hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance and inflammation in NAFLD support overall metabolic wellness.
- Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on glycaemic control in individuals with prediabetes: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 35099428
Delta-tocotrienol improved multiple glycaemic markers in prediabetes—meaningful metabolic wellness effect.
- Effect of Vitamin E Supplementation on Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective, Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36904186
Oral vitamin E improved sleep quality and reduced sedative use in postmenopausal women—direct quality-of-life/wellness outcome.
- Vitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39970876
Multi-center RCT showing significant histologic and biochemical liver improvement with vitamin E—strong wellness/clinical benefit in MASH.
- Reduction of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis by tocotrienol-rich fraction supplementation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40553171
TRF reduced RA disease activity, improving symptoms and function—direct overall wellness benefit for patients with RA.
- Effect of vitamin E supplementation on recovery and recurrence prevention in women with lower urinary tract infections: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41390063
Adjunctive vitamin E shortened UTI symptom duration and reduced recurrence—meaningful clinical wellness impact.
- Pioglitazone, vitamin E, or placebo for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 20427778
Robust RCT showing histologic benefit in NASH, which translates to improved organ health and overall wellness.
- Vitamin E and changes in serum alanine aminotransferase levels in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 23718573
PIVENS demonstrated clinically meaningful liver improvements that support overall health.
- Haptoglobin 2 Allele is Associated With Histologic Response to Vitamin E in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 30586008
Clinical improvement and NASH resolution with high‑dose vitamin E indicates measurable benefit to patient health status.
- Delta-tocotrienol supplementation improves biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury and steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32951743
Improvements in liver fat, insulin resistance and enzymes in NAFLD have broad metabolic/wellness relevance.
- FIB-4 as a screening and disease monitoring method in pre-fibrotic stages of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD)
PubMed ID: 38788522
PIVENS post‑hoc analysis links vitamin E to improved NAFLD activity score and correlated FIB‑4 changes—clinical wellness implications.
- [Alcohol-induced toxic hepatitis--a "free radical" associated disease. Lowering fatality by adjuvant antioxidant therapy]
PubMed ID: 8256468
Antioxidant therapy including vitamin E reduced mortality and length of stay in alcoholic hepatitis—meaningful clinical wellness outcomes.
- Effect of alpha-lipoic acid and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and malnutrition in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24241092
Vitamin E RCT in hemodialysis improved IL‑6 and nutritional status (malnutrition scores) — tangible overall wellness benefits in a clinical population.
- Use of Nutraceuticals in Elderly to Fight Inflammation and Immuno-Senescence: A Randomized Case-Control Study
PubMed ID: 36079732
Elderly reported improved wellness alongside reductions in inflammatory markers after a multicomponent nutraceutical containing vitamin E.
- Early enteral supplementation with key pharmaconutrients improves Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in critically ill patients with sepsis: outcome of a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 18007263
Enteral pharmaconutrition containing vitamin E led to faster organ‑function recovery in critically ill patients (multi‑nutrient intervention).
- Curcumin and vitamin E improve hot flashes, lipid profile, and fasting blood glucose without any detrimental effect on the liver and renal function in postmenopausal women: A triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36053717
Vitamin E reduced hot flashes by ~1/3 in postmenopausal women—meaningful symptom relief improving overall wellbeing.
- Short-term effects of a combined nutraceutical of insulin-sensitivity, lipid level and indexes of liver steatosis: a double-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25886384
Combined nutraceutical including tocotrienols improved lipid and metabolic markers relevant to general health.
- Nutrition intervention trials in Linxian, China: supplementation with specific vitamin/mineral combinations, cancer incidence, and disease-specific mortality in the general population
PubMed ID: 8360931
Large randomized supplementation (beta-carotene + vitamin E + selenium) modestly lowered total and cancer mortality—supports population-level wellness (combination).
- [Preliminary report on the results of nutrition prevention trials of cancer and other common diseases among residents in Linxian, China]
PubMed ID: 8261860
Two large trials including vitamin E reported reduced cancer deaths and lower cataract prevalence—overall health benefits at population level (combined nutrients).
- Effects of vitamin/mineral supplementation on the prevalence of histological dysplasia and early cancer of the esophagus and stomach: results from the General Population Trial in Linxian, China
PubMed ID: 8049638
Linxian trial group including vitamin E had lower overall and cancer deaths—supports overall health (multi-nutrient context).
- Effect of 6 month supplementation with different combinations of an association of antioxidant nutrients on biochemical parameters and markers of the antioxidant defence system in the elderly. The Geriatrie/Min.Vit.Aox Network
PubMed ID: 8862480
Elderly supplement increased serum vitamin E and antioxidant enzymes — general wellness–relevant biochemical changes.
- Effects of trace element and/or vitamin supplementation on vitamin and mineral status, free radical metabolism and immunological markers in elderly long term-hospitalized subjects. Geriatric Network MIN. VIT. AOX
PubMed ID: 9433680
Large institutionalized elderly trial: vitamin supplements raised plasma alpha‑tocopherol and altered antioxidant/immune markers, modest functional effects.
- Prostate cancer and supplementation with alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene: incidence and mortality in a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9521168
Large RCT showing alpha‑tocopherol reduced prostate cancer incidence/mortality in smokers — major effect on disease burden relevant to wellness.
- Quality of life and self-rated health in relation to changes in fruit and vegetable intake and in plasma vitamins C and E in a randomised trial of behavioural and nutritional education counselling
PubMed ID: 15231001
Counseling to eat more fruits/vegetables raised plasma vitamin E and was associated with modest improvements in perceived health and quality of life.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
Short‑term antioxidant supplementation (incl. E) improved metabolic and endothelial markers in overweight adults—broad wellness‑relevant effects.
- Effects of multivitamin/mineral supplementation on plasma levels of nutrients. Report No. 4 of the Italian-American clinical trial of nutritional supplements and age-related cataract
PubMed ID: 19636163
Long randomized trial of multivitamin (Centrum) raised plasma vitamin E and other nutrients — supports improved nutritional status linked to wellness.
- Maternal supplementation with natural or synthetic vitamin E and its levels in human colostrum
PubMed ID: 25419678
Supplementation (natural > synthetic) raised colostrum α‑tocopherol substantially—improves infant nutrient supply.
- Effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum
PubMed ID: 27327566
400 IU to breastfeeding mothers markedly increased colostrum α‑tocopherol and estimated infant vitamin E supply.
- α-Tocopherol in breast milk of women with preterm delivery after a single postpartum oral dose of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 26931347
Single 400 IU postpartum dose raised colostrum/transitional milk tocopherol, enhancing early infant supply.
- A 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications
PubMed ID: 39183538
Clinical and biochemical improvements in Gaucher patients with vitamin E adjunct support overall health benefits in that context.
- Comparative efficacy of febuxostat and vitamin E in the management of MASLD: Insights from a randomized parallel clinical study
PubMed ID: 40383220
Vitamin E produced clinically relevant improvements in hepatic steatosis for a substantial subset of MASLD patients.
- Effect of the omega-3 fatty acid plus vitamin E supplementation on subjective global assessment score, glucose metabolism, and lipid concentrations in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 26518514
Omega‑3 + vitamin E improved subjective global assessment and metabolic markers in hemodialysis patients—clinically meaningful overall wellness signals (combo product).
- Effects of omega-3 fatty acid plus alpha-tocopherol supplementation on malnutrition-inflammation score, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 27554670
Alpha‑tocopherol ± omega‑3 improved nutrition/inflammation score and antioxidant capacity in hemodialysis patients—beneficial for general health status.
- [Compound amino acid combined with vitamin E for idiopathic asthenospermia]
PubMed ID: 30088707
Vitamin E (with or without amino acids) improved sperm motility outcomes—functional reproductive health/wellness effect.
- The Effects of a 6-Month High Dose Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Functional Capacity in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 31991898
Multi‑ingredient formula including vitamin E improved cognition, physical performance and fatigue in older adults—broad wellness benefits though multi‑factorial.
- Short-Term High-Dose Vitamin E to Prevent Contrast Medium-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Elective Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27068631
Reduced AKI incidence and related complications in CKD patients translate into meaningful clinical wellness benefits.
- Vitamin E for the treatment of E-antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B in paediatric patients: results of a randomized phase 2 controlled study
PubMed ID: 27333382
Pediatric hepatitis B trial showed higher seroconversion and viral load reduction with vitamin E—clinically relevant wellness signals.
- The effects of high-dose vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27578124
Improvements in proteinuria, inflammation and oxidative stress in diabetic nephropathy support improved patient health status.
- Assessment of antioxidant supplementation on the neuropathic pain score and quality of life in diabetic neuropathy patients - a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 24905305
In diabetic neuropathy, adding vitamin E reduced pain and improved physical health measures (RAND-36).
- Effect of vitamin E and memantine on functional decline in Alzheimer disease: the TEAM-AD VA cooperative randomized trial
PubMed ID: 24381967
Vitamin E slowed ADL decline and reduced caregiver time in Alzheimer patients (functional benefit contributing to overall wellness).
- Serum tocopherol levels in very preterm infants after a single dose of vitamin E at birth
PubMed ID: 24218460
Correcting neonatal vitamin E deficiency rapidly is likely to support overall neonatal health (improved biomarker status).
- Vitamin E tocotrienol supplementation improves lipid profiles in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24348043
TRF improved lipid profile and CETP activity in dialysis patients—favorable metabolic changes with likely wellness benefit in that population.
- Serum vitamin E concentrations and recovery of physical function during the year after hip fracture
PubMed ID: 21486921
Higher tocopherol levels associated with better and faster functional recovery after hip fracture — overall health/recovery implication.
- Effects of different forms of hazelnuts on blood lipids and α-tocopherol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals
PubMed ID: 20877394
Dietary intervention raising α‑tocopherol and improving lipid profile supports wellness markers.
- Therapeutic effects of vitamin E on cyclic mastalgia
PubMed ID: 19614907
Oral vitamin E reduced pain severity/duration in cyclical mastalgia — symptomatic wellness improvement.
- The effect of vitamin E on hot flashes in menopausal women
PubMed ID: 17664882
Daily vitamin E reduced hot‑flash frequency and severity in menopausal women — a symptomatic wellness benefit.
- Vitamin E supplementation reduces cardiovascular events in a subgroup of middle-aged individuals with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and the haptoglobin 2-2 genotype: a prospective double-blinded clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18032779
Reduction in major CV events in a diabetic genotype subgroup suggests meaningful clinical health benefit for that population.
Blood circulation (84)
- Chronic vitamin E administration improves brachial reactivity and increases intracellular magnesium concentration in type II diabetic patients
PubMed ID: 10634373
Improved brachial artery reactivity (endothelial function) in type 2 diabetics after vitamin E—direct circulation benefit.
- Vitamin E plus aspirin compared with aspirin alone in patients with transient ischemic attacks
PubMed ID: 7495235
Trial found reduced platelet adhesiveness and fewer ischemic events with vitamin E + aspirin — relevant to circulation/antithrombotic effects.
- What dose of vitamin E is required to reduce susceptibility of LDL to oxidation?
PubMed ID: 8873932
Delayed LDL oxidation (surrogate for vascular oxidative stress) at moderate‑to‑high doses.
- Dose-response comparison of RRR-alpha-tocopherol and all-racemic alpha-tocopherol on LDL oxidation
PubMed ID: 9351400
LDL oxidation slowed at ≥400 IU/day — may translate to vascular protection (surrogate).
- A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of 200 mg alpha-tocopherol on the oxidation resistance of atherogenic lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 9808219
Increased lipoprotein antioxidant capacity and prolonged oxidation lag time—beneficial for vascular function surrogates.
- The effects of intracoronary administration of vitamin E on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during coronary artery surgery
PubMed ID: 12730811
Intracoronary vitamin E improved coronary sinus lactate and reduced reperfusion injury markers, indicating improved coronary metabolic response.
- Effect of antioxidants on amelioration of high-risk factors inducing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
PubMed ID: 21034626
Antioxidants (including vitamin E) significantly reduced HDP incidence in high‑risk pregnant women, implying vascular/circulatory benefit in that subgroup.
- Daily supplementation with (n-3) PUFAs, oleic acid, folic acid, and vitamins B-6 and E increases pain-free walking distance and improves risk factors in men with peripheral vascular disease
PubMed ID: 15930443
Multi‑nutrient fortified dairy (including vitamin E) improved pain‑free walking distance in peripheral vascular disease; circulation benefit plausible but not attributable to vitamin E alone.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Marked reduction in post‑op atrial fibrillation with a supplement including vitamin E—improvement in cardiac rhythm/circulatory outcome though multi‑ingredient.
- The effects of intravenous antioxidants in patients with septic shock
PubMed ID: 9296454
IV antioxidants including alpha-tocopherol raised cardiac index and lowered systemic vascular resistance in sepsis.
- [Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of supplemental vitamin E on attenuation of the development of nitrate tolerance]
PubMed ID: 9557281
Vitamin E prevented nitroglycerin-induced loss of vasodilator responsiveness (%FBF maintained) and preserved platelet cGMP.
- Effect of vitamin E on endothelial vasodilator function in patients with hypercholesterolemia, chronic smoking or both
PubMed ID: 9973031
Improved endothelium-dependent vasodilation in hypercholesterolemic smokers after vitamin E.
- Diuretic, hypotensive, and hypocholesterolemic effects of Eclipta alba in mild hypertensive subjects: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 17472478
Eclipta alba increased serum tocopherols and lowered mean arterial pressure by ~15% (multi-ingredient herbal effect).
- Effects of pomegranate peel extract and vitamin E on the inflammatory status and endothelial function in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32839797
VitE (with pomegranate extract) lowered CRP and endothelial dysfunction markers (ICAM/VCAM) in hemodialysis patients.
- Cardiovascular effects of oral Supplementation of vitamin C, E and folic acid in young healthy males
PubMed ID: 15580811
Combined antioxidant regimen including vitamin E produced a small but significant systolic BP reduction.
- Effect of a treatment strategy consisting of pravastatin, vitamin E, and homocysteine lowering on carotid intima-media thickness, endothelial function, and renal function in patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease: results from the Anti-Oxidant Therapy in Chronic Renal Insufficiency (ATIC) Study
PubMed ID: 17592099
Stepwise strategy including vitamin E improved brachial FMD and carotid IMT in CKD patients, indicating improved vascular function (multicomponent).
- Effect of Sclerovit on endothelial dysfunction, hemorheological parameters, platelet aggregation, plasma concentration of homocysteine and progression of atherosclerosis in patients with vascular diseases
PubMed ID: 19363237
Multivitamin containing vitamin E improved flow‑mediated dilation and triglycerides in vascular disease patients (confounded).
- von Willebrand factor, a possible indicator of endothelial cell damage, decreases during long-term compliance with a lipid-lowering diet
PubMed ID: 7782727
Long‑term lipid‑lowering diet that increased vitamin E intake lowered von Willebrand factor (marker of endothelial injury), suggesting improved endothelial health (multifactorial intervention).
- Vitamin E-Coated and Heparin-Coated Dialyzer Membranes for Heparin-Free Hemodialysis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Crossover Trial
PubMed ID: 27344212
Vitamin E‑coated dialyzers showed more clean fiber bundles and similar circuit success vs heparin‑coated—device‑level evidence that vitamin E at the blood–material interface can influence vascular access performance.
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 27881297
Omega‑3 + vitamin E raised nitric oxide in gestational diabetes—NO increase implies improved endothelial/vascular function.
- Comparative Study Between Conventional Fasting Versus Overnight Infusion of Lipid or Carbohydrate on Insulin and Free Fatty Acids in Obese Patients Undergoing Elective On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Prospective Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 29306619
Preop lipid infusion (contains vitamin E) lowered FFAs and improved insulin/TG/VLDL after cardiac surgery—benefits to perioperative circulation/metabolism.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on postprandial oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction: a single-blind, 15-day clinical trial in patients with untreated type 2 diabetes, subjects with impaired glucose tolerance, and healthy controls
PubMed ID: 16368447
Improved postprandial endothelial markers (VCAM‑1/vWF) and NO availability after antioxidant regimen including vitamin E — supports vascular/circulatory function.
- Effect of vitamin E on reperfusion injuries during reconstructive vascular operations on lower limbs
PubMed ID: 20203367
Perioperative vitamin E reduced oxidative stress/inflammatory markers in limb vascular surgery patients — circulation‑relevant.
- Derepression of glomerular filtration, renal blood flow and antioxidant defence in patients with type 2 diabetes at high-risk of cardiorenal disease
PubMed ID: 33039650
Vitamin E (with selenium) improved renal perfusion parameters and earlier eGFR changes — direct effect on microvascular/renal circulation.
- [Effectiveness of the combination of alpha tocopherol, rutin, melilotus, and centella asiatica in the treatment of patients with chronic venous insufficiency]
PubMed ID: 11292962
Small trial of a multi‑ingredient oral preparation that included alpha‑tocopherol improved symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency; attribution to vitamin E is uncertain.
- Decrease in oxidative stress through supplementation of vitamins C and E is associated with a reduction in blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension
PubMed ID: 17999638
Vitamins C+E lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild hypertension (combo effect).
- Investigating the preventive effect of vitamins C and E on preeclampsia in nulliparous pregnant women
PubMed ID: 32755100
Vitamin C+E during mid-pregnancy substantially reduced preeclampsia incidence (vascular complication prevention; combined vitamins).
- Consumption of Nutritionally Enriched Hen Eggs Enhances Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation via Cyclooxygenase Metabolites in Healthy Young People-A Randomized Study
PubMed ID: 37049437
Enriched‑egg intake (including vitamin E) increased post‑occlusive reactive hyperemia and acetylcholine‑induced dilation—direct improvement in microvascular endothelial function.
- Serial coronary angiographic evidence that antioxidant vitamin intake reduces progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 7776501
Supplemental vitamin E ≥100 IU/day associated with less angiographic progression of coronary lesions—supports vascular disease progression reduction (observational).
- Effects of vitamin E on chronic and acute endothelial dysfunction in smokers
PubMed ID: 10676670
Vitamin E attenuated the acute smoking-induced drop in flow-mediated vasodilation, implicating improved endothelial responsiveness.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of supplemental vitamin E on attenuation of the development of nitrate tolerance
PubMed ID: 9355892
Vitamin E prevented nitrate tolerance and preserved forearm blood-flow responses—direct evidence for circulatory support.
- Vitamin E supplementation reduces plasma vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 and von Willebrand factor levels and increases nitric oxide concentrations in hypercholesterolemic patients
PubMed ID: 12050277
Dose-dependent increases in NO metabolites and decreased sVCAM-1 indicate improved endothelial/circulatory function.
- Modulation of (Na,K)-ATPase activity by membrane fatty acid composition: therapeutic implications in human hypertension
PubMed ID: 23659494
Combined vitamin C+E lowered blood pressure and improved membrane enzyme activity in hypertensive men.
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
δ‑Tocotrienol+resveratrol reduced blood pressure and triglycerides—benefits relevant to circulation.
- The effect of dietary intervention through the modification of fatty acids composition and antioxidant vitamin intake on plasma TXB(2) level in Korean postmenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 12068132
Lowered thromboxane (TXB2) and lipid peroxidation markers—favorable changes for platelet/vascular function.
- Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP) study: a randomized trial of the effect of vitamins E and C on 3-year progression of carotid atherosclerosis
PubMed ID: 11123502
Slower carotid IMT progression with E+C in men indicates improved vascular health/circulation over time.
- Effect of vitamins C and E on progression of transplant-associated arteriosclerosis: a randomised trial
PubMed ID: 11943259
Slowing of transplant-associated intimal thickening with antioxidant vitamins (includes E) suggests vascular benefit.
- Postprandial endothelial activation in healthy subjects and in type 2 diabetic patients: role of fat and carbohydrate meals
PubMed ID: 11923038
Prevention of postprandial increases in adhesion molecules and cytokines with vitamins C+E (acute vascular inflammation markers).
- The salutary effects of antioxidant vitamins on the plasma lipids of healthy middle aged-to-elderly individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 12841306
Improvements in lipid profile (LDL/total cholesterol) with antioxidant vitamins (includes E) — relevant to circulation.
- Six-year effect of combined vitamin C and E supplementation on atherosclerotic progression: the Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention (ASAP) Study
PubMed ID: 12600905
Slowed carotid IMT progression over 6 years with vitamins E+C — a structural marker of vascular health.
- Effects of combined administration of vitamins C and E on reactive hyperemia and inflammatory process in chronic smokers
PubMed ID: 14612206
Vitamin E (800 IU) + vitamin C improved reactive hyperemia and reduced inflammatory/adhesion markers in smokers.
- Effects of antioxidant vitamins C and E on endothelial function and thrombosis/fibrinolysis system in smokers
PubMed ID: 12783111
Vitamin E (with C) improved endothelial function and reduced thrombosis‑related markers in smokers (dose effect).
- Oral antioxidant therapy improves endothelial function in Type 1 but not Type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 12881209
Long‑term antioxidant vitamins improved endothelium‑dependent vasodilation in Type 1 diabetes.
- Supplementation with vitamins C and E improves arterial stiffness and endothelial function in essential hypertensive patients
PubMed ID: 17386345
C+E improved flow‑mediated dilation and reduced central pulse wave velocity in hypertensive men.
- Does vitamin C or its combination with vitamin E improve radial artery endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in patients awaiting coronary artery bypass surgery?
PubMed ID: 24217301
Improved radial artery endothelium-dependent dilation after vitamin C and numerically larger with C+E — direct circulation-related outcome.
- Antioxidants improve vascular function in children conceived by assisted reproductive technologies: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24817695
In ART-conceived children, C+E increased plasma NO, improved FMD and reduced pulmonary artery pressure — robust circulation improvements.
- The effect of sulphinpyrazone and alpha-tocopherol on platelet activation and function in haemodialysed patients
PubMed ID: 2093696
Vitamin E reduced ADP‑induced and spontaneous platelet aggregation in dialysis patients, a direct circulation/thrombotic biomarker.
- Effects on health of dietary supplementation with 100 mg d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, daily for 6 years
PubMed ID: 8529777
Fewer coronary ECG abnormalities over 6 years with sustained tocopherol increase—supportive of vascular benefit.
- Randomised controlled trial of vitamin E in patients with coronary disease: Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS)
PubMed ID: 8622332
Reduction in non‑fatal MI and composite cardiovascular events implies improved vascular outcomes.
- Vitamin E administration improves impairment of endothelium-dependent vasodilation in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 9822095
Marked restoration of endothelium-dependent vasodilation over 1 month indicates strong circulatory benefit.
- Serum tocopherols and lipids in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 9753850
Lower serum tocopherols observed in coronary artery disease patients, linking tocopherol status to vascular disease.
- High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10480765
High-dose vitamin E increased retinal blood flow and normalized creatinine clearance—microvascular circulation benefits.
- Endothelial dysfunction in Type 1 diabetes mellitus: relationship with LDL oxidation and the effects of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 10656227
Vitamin E significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD), a standard measure of endothelial/vascular function.
- Improvement of endothelial vasomotor dysfunction by treatment with alpha-tocopherol in patients with high remnant lipoproteins levels
PubMed ID: 10334416
Alpha‑tocopherol significantly improved FMD in patients with elevated remnant lipoproteins—strong circulation evidence.
- Vitamin E supplementation improves endothelial function in type I diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 10898419
High‑dose vitamin E improved FMD from 2.6% to 7.0% in type‑1 diabetics—robust endothelial/circulatory improvement.
- Effect of vitamin E supplementation on circulating cell adhesion molecules pre- and post-coronary angioplasty
PubMed ID: 11026517
Pre‑treatment blunted angioplasty‑induced rise in sP‑selectin (platelet/endothelial activation) indicating improved vascular response.
- Secondary prevention with antioxidants of cardiovascular disease in endstage renal disease (SPACE): randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11072938
Reduction in cardiovascular events and MI in hemodialysis patients implies improved clinical vascular outcomes.
- Chronic administration of pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improves the cardiac autonomic nervous system in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 11382659
Improved heart-rate-variability measures (HF, total power) and reduced LF/HF indicate better autonomic regulation relevant to circulation.
- Vitamin E can reduce blood pressure in mild hypertensives
PubMed ID: 12463106
Significant reductions in blood pressure (SBP/DBP) with 200 IU/day imply improved vascular function and circulation.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical vitamin E improved skin microcirculation (venoarteriolar response increased) and symptoms in diabetic microangiopathy.
- Vitamin E-bonded hemodialyzer improves atherosclerosis associated with a rheological improvement of circulating red blood cells
PubMed ID: 12675867
Vitamin E–bonded dialysis membrane reduced carotid IMT and improved RBC viscosity, indicating improved vascular/hemodynamic parameters.
- Mixed tocopherols inhibit platelet aggregation in humans: potential mechanisms
PubMed ID: 12600864
Mixed tocopherols reduced platelet aggregation and increased NO/ecNOS, which can favor improved microvascular function.
- Vitamin E improves fibrinolytic activity in patients with coronary spastic angina
PubMed ID: 15226088
Decreased PAI activity and oxidative stress indicate improved fibrinolytic balance and vascular milieu.
- Association between nutrient intake and peripheral artery disease: results from the InCHIANTI study
PubMed ID: 16112120
Higher dietary vitamin E intake was associated with markedly lower odds of peripheral arterial disease in older adults (observational).
- Effects of Low-Dose Aspirin Combined with Vitamin E on the Incidence of Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Hemorheological Indexes of Pregnant Women in Patients with Gestational Hypertension
PubMed ID: 35237342
Aspirin + vitamin E improved maternal hemorheology and lowered blood pressure vs vitamin E alone; suggests vitamin E may contribute to circulation parameters though confounded.
- The effect of vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of endothelial function and inflammation among hemodialysis patients: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32147078
Significant reductions in ICAM‑1 and VCAM‑1 indicate improved vascular endothelial milieu and circulation-related markers.
- γ-Tocopherol-rich supplementation additively improves vascular endothelial function during smoking cessation
PubMed ID: 24075893
γ‑tocopherol produced a clinically measurable improvement in FMD (endothelial function), a direct marker of circulation.
- Does palm oil vitamin E reduce the risk of pregnancy induced hypertension?
PubMed ID: 24592747
TRF reduced incidence of pregnancy‑induced hypertension (near significant), indicating a circulatory‑pressure benefit signal.
- Vitamin E tocotrienol supplementation improves lipid profiles in chronic hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24348043
TRF improved lipid profile (lower TAG, higher HDL/ApoA1) which favorably affects circulatory risk factors.
- Effect of a treatment strategy consisting of pravastatin, vitamin E, and homocysteine lowering on arterial compliance and distensibility in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 22981031
CKD multi‑component therapy including vitamin E improved carotid and femoral artery elasticity over 18 months — improved vascular compliance.
- Arterial compliance and vitamin E blood levels with a self emulsifying preparation of tocotrienol rich vitamin E
PubMed ID: 18806966
Improvements in arterial compliance (AI, PWV) indicate better vascular function/circulation.
- Effects of gamma-tocopherol supplementation on thrombotic risk factors
PubMed ID: 17704022
Gamma‑tocopherol reduced platelet activation/aggregation, indicating improved antithrombotic circulating blood properties.
- Effects of random allocation to vitamin E supplementation on the occurrence of venous thromboembolism: report from the Women's Health Study
PubMed ID: 17846285
Large RCT showed alternate‑day vitamin E reduced VTE incidence — clear circulatory/thrombotic benefit.
- Optimized rapeseed oil enriched with healthy micronutrients: a relevant nutritional approach to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Results of the Optim'Oils randomized intervention trial
PubMed ID: 22784432
Optimized rapeseed oil raised alpha‑tocopherol and showed small favorable HDL/ApoA1 changes and reduced LDL oxidation — supports vascular health.
- Acute reversal of endothelial dysfunction in the elderly after antioxidant consumption
PubMed ID: 22353612
Acute antioxidant cocktail (incl. vitamin E) markedly improved flow‑mediated dilation in older adults — direct evidence for improved endothelial function, though combination therapy.
- Vascular dysfunction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the role of redox balance
PubMed ID: 24324045
Short antioxidant cocktail including vitamin E improved FMD and pulse‑wave velocity in COPD patients — indicates improved vascular function in disease state.
- The influence of antioxidant nutrients on platelet function in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 9051202
Vitamin E reduced platelet aggregation and secretion, which can improve microcirculatory flow and reduce thrombotic tendencies.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on platelet function: a randomized pair-matched, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in men with low antioxidant status
PubMed ID: 1826987
Multinutrient including vitamin E lowered platelet activation and thromboxane B2—improves circulatory/thrombotic markers.
- Antioxidant effects of tocotrienols in patients with hyperlipidemia and carotid stenosis
PubMed ID: 8614310
Tocotrienol supplementation reduced carotid atherosclerosis—improves large‑vessel circulation relevance.
- Short-term effects of a combined nutraceutical of insulin-sensitivity, lipid level and indexes of liver steatosis: a double-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25886384
Tocotrienol-containing nutraceutical improved lipids (LDL, TG) and non-HDL—favorable for circulation and vascular health.
- Vitamin E supplementation, plasma lipids and incidence of restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
PubMed ID: 1541798
Post-PTCA trial: 1200 IU vitamin E associated with a clinically meaningful (~12 pp) lower restenosis rate (trend-level significance).
- Effect of vitamin E and beta carotene on the incidence of angina pectoris. A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 8594266
Alpha‑tocopherol reduced new angina incidence in male smokers (implies improved coronary circulation outcomes).
- Combination oral antioxidant supplementation reduces blood pressure
PubMed ID: 9176034
Antioxidant pill including vitamin E lowered systolic blood pressure in hypertensives (improves circulatory parameter).
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
Antioxidant combination (includes E) lowered endothelial adhesion molecules, suggesting improved endothelial function and potential circulatory benefit.
Healthy aging (52)
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
After ablative CO2 laser topical CE+E accelerated scab detachment and improved redness/pigmentation.
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
Post‑laser topical CE+E+ferulic improved erythema, pigmentation and hydration—markers of skin rejuvenation.
- Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40464749
Topical antioxidant (includes vitamin E) reduced senescence markers and improved wrinkles histologically.
- Change in plasma α-tocopherol associations with attenuated pulmonary function decline and with CYP4F2 missense variation
PubMed ID: 35040869
Higher plasma response to vitamin E associated with modestly slower age‑related FEV1 decline in men — evidence of ageing attenuation for lung function.
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
Reduced inflammatory markers and improved antioxidant capacity in metabolic syndrome—mechanisms related to healthy aging.
- A controlled trial of selegiline, alpha-tocopherol, or both as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
PubMed ID: 9110909
High-dose α-tocopherol delayed clinical progression in moderate Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting a disease-modifying effect relevant to aging-related decline.
- Antiaging efficacy of a retinaldehyde-based cream compared with glycolic acid peel sessions: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 30027612
Topical Pre-tocopheryl cream improved wrinkles/skin texture vs chemical peels—relevant to cosmetic aging.
- Study on the Association Between Dietary Habits, Patterns and Frailty of the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Survey from Communities in China
PubMed ID: 36247201
Cross-sectional link: lower dietary vitamin E intake associated with greater frailty prevalence (observational).
- Supplementation With Carotenoids, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Vitamin E Has a Positive Effect on the Symptoms and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
PubMed ID: 36093704
12‑month multinutrient (includes vitamin E) improved memory/mood in mild‑moderate AD; supports a role in age‑related cognitive outcomes (multi‑ingredient).
- Low Intake of Vitamin E Accelerates Cellular Aging in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease: The CORDIOPREV Study
PubMed ID: 30165472
Large cross‑sectional data in CVD patients: inadequate vitamin E intake associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length (marker of cellular aging).
- Short-term effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant systems in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 14724371
Intensive lifestyle program increased circulating antioxidants including vitamin E—consistent with interventions that could slow age‑related oxidative stress.
- Consumption of whole grain and legume powder reduces insulin demand, lipid peroxidation, and plasma homocysteine concentrations in patients with coronary artery disease: randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 11742886
Whole‑grain/legume replacement increased tocopherols and substantially reduced lipid peroxidation—mechanistically relevant to aging processes.
- Neuroprotective impact of a vitamin trace element composition - a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 25789594
Multivitamin including vitamin E raised tocopherol and improved oxidative/neurodegeneration‑linked biomarkers in healthy adults.
- Vitamin E Improves Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Some Metabolic Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: No Effects on Nitrite/Nitrate Levels
PubMed ID: 26886716
400 IU/day increased antioxidant enzyme activity and TAS in type 2 diabetics—improved antioxidant defenses relevant to healthy aging.
- Neutrophil superoxide-anion generating capacity in chronic smoking: effect of long-term alpha-tocopherol therapy
PubMed ID: 12682421
Long-term α‑tocopherol raised plasma/LDL tocopherol and reduced LDL oxidation—supports cellular maintenance with aging.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
High‑dose vitamin E in elderly improved immune responses and reduced oxidative/inflammatory markers—supports aspects of healthy aging (immune function, redox).
- The Effects of a 6-Month High Dose Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Functional Capacity in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 31991898
High‑dose PUFA formula including vitamin E improved cognition, physical performance and fatigue in older adults; multi‑ingredient but relevant to healthy aging.
- A 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications
PubMed ID: 39183538
In pediatric Gaucher patients, vitamin E improved antioxidant defenses and clinical severity indices—consistent with mechanisms that could support healthy aging.
- Decrease of ornithine decarboxylase activity in premalignant gastric mucosa and regression of small intestinal metaplasia in patients supplemented with high doses of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 9232343
High‑dose vitamin E lowered ODC activity and produced histologic regression of intestinal metaplasia — markers relevant to long‑term tissue health/anti‑carcinogenesis.
- Secondary outcomes in a clinical trial of carotenoids with coantioxidants versus placebo in early age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 23218821
Large AREDS‑like trial including vitamin E (with other antioxidants) slowed early AMD progression—relevant to age‑related decline (multi‑nutrient).
- A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of 200 mg alpha-tocopherol on the oxidation resistance of atherogenic lipoproteins
PubMed ID: 9808219
Large antioxidant effects in smokers could reduce cumulative oxidative injury associated with aging.
- Dose-response comparison of RRR-alpha-tocopherol and all-racemic alpha-tocopherol on LDL oxidation
PubMed ID: 9351400
Higher doses slowed LDL oxidation — proxy for lowered oxidative burden over time.
- What dose of vitamin E is required to reduce susceptibility of LDL to oxidation?
PubMed ID: 8873932
Dose-related protection against LDL oxidation — general antioxidant action relevant to aging.
- Effect of Vitamin E Supplement on Bone Turnover Markers in Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34959779
Mixed‑tocopherol RCT prevented rise in bone resorption marker (CTX) in postmenopausal women — surrogate for age‑related bone loss.
- Tocotrienol supplementation suppressed bone resorption and oxidative stress in postmenopausal osteopenic women: a 12-week randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29330573
Tocotrienol RCT in postmenopausal women reduced bone resorption and oxidative stress—surrogate markers relevant to aging.
- Chemoprevention of colorectal tumors: role of lactulose and of other agents
PubMed ID: 9145453
Combined antioxidant vitamins including E greatly reduced colorectal polyp recurrence—consistent with an anti‑aging / cancer‑prevention mechanism (combination therapy).
- Vitamin E may affect the life expectancy of men, depending on dietary vitamin C intake and smoking
PubMed ID: 21242192
Randomized data showed reduced all‑cause mortality and ~2‑year longer life expectancy in an older subgroup given α‑tocopherol.
- Associations between alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, and retinol and prostate cancer survival
PubMed ID: 19383902
Higher serum α‑tocopherol and supplementation in ATBC linked to better prostate‑cancer survival—consistent with some aging‑related outcome benefit in this cohort.
- Serum and dietary vitamin E in relation to prostate cancer risk
PubMed ID: 17548693
Higher prediagnostic serum α‑tocopherol associated with lower overall and advanced prostate cancer risk in large cohort (observational).
- Effects of 6-month multivitamin supplementation on serum concentrations of alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene, and vitamin C in healthy elderly women
PubMed ID: 15255454
Multivitamin including vitamin E raised serum alpha‑tocopherol in older women — biomarker improvement relevant to healthy aging.
- Prostate cancer and supplementation with alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene: incidence and mortality in a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9521168
Large RCT in smokers showed reduced prostate cancer incidence and mortality with alpha‑tocopherol—relevant to aging/disease risk.
- Effect of 6 month supplementation with different combinations of an association of antioxidant nutrients on biochemical parameters and markers of the antioxidant defence system in the elderly. The Geriatrie/Min.Vit.Aox Network
PubMed ID: 8862480
Elderly supplement trial raised serum vitamin E and antioxidant enzymes (biochemical benefit relevant to aging).
- Effects of vitamin/mineral supplementation on the prevalence of histological dysplasia and early cancer of the esophagus and stomach: results from the General Population Trial in Linxian, China
PubMed ID: 8049638
Linxian supplement group including vitamin E had lower overall and cancer deaths—supports a population-level healthy-aging effect (combination).
- [Preliminary report on the results of nutrition prevention trials of cancer and other common diseases among residents in Linxian, China]
PubMed ID: 8261860
Large nutrition trials including vitamin E showed reduced cancer deaths and lower cataract prevalence—relevant to healthy aging (multi-nutrient).
- Nutrition intervention trials in Linxian, China: supplementation with specific vitamin/mineral combinations, cancer incidence, and disease-specific mortality in the general population
PubMed ID: 8360931
Large randomized trial (beta‑carotene + vitamin E + selenium) modestly reduced total and cancer mortality—supports longevity/healthy aging signal (combination).
- Use of Nutraceuticals in Elderly to Fight Inflammation and Immuno-Senescence: A Randomized Case-Control Study
PubMed ID: 36079732
Elderly given a multicomponent nutraceutical including vitamin E showed reduced IL‑6/CRP and reported improved wellness—consistent with benefits relevant to healthy aging but not attributable to vitamin E alone.
- [Diabetes mellitus--a free radical-associated disease. Results of adjuvant antioxidant supplementation]
PubMed ID: 8390768
High‑dose alpha‑tocopherol lowered oxidative markers and improved neuropathy/albuminuria in diabetics — interventions that may preserve function with aging.
- Assessing the efficacy of tocotrienol-rich fraction vitamin E in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a single-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39160468
Tocotrienol‑rich vitamin E lowered DNA damage and inflammatory gene expression in obese children—supports cellular protection relevant to healthy aging.
- A 12-week evaluation of annatto tocotrienol supplementation for postmenopausal women: safety, quality of life, body composition, physical activity, and nutrient intake
PubMed ID: 29954374
Tocotrienol increased serum levels and was safe in postmenopausal women—relevant to aging context (bioavailability/safety).
- Vitamin E and changes in serum alanine aminotransferase levels in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 23718573
PIVENS trial improvements in liver disease activity may support long‑term organ health relevant to aging.
- Pioglitazone, vitamin E, or placebo for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 20427778
Long RCT showing histologic liver benefits; reduced chronic organ injury can contribute to healthier aging.
- Tocotrienol-Enriched Beverage Enhances Psychological Well-Being, Antioxidant Defense, and Genomic Stability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40647282
Tocotrienol-rich beverage increased telomerase activity and altered aging-related biomarkers in older adults—direct aging-related endpoints.
- A Phase IIb Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of Tocotrienol-Rich Vitamin E on Diabetic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 33477404
Improved eGFR/creatinine in diabetic kidney disease supports organ function preservation with aging.
- Reduced wear in vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene cups: 5-year results of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33263447
Marked reduction in polyethylene wear implies longer implant longevity, an aging‑related benefit (material/clinical longevity).
- Clinical investigation of the protective effects of palm vitamin E tocotrienols on brain white matter
PubMed ID: 24699052
Two‑year RCT of mixed tocotrienols attenuated progression of brain white matter lesions, an imaging marker of brain aging.
- Effect of vitamin E and memantine on functional decline in Alzheimer disease: the TEAM-AD VA cooperative randomized trial
PubMed ID: 24381967
High‑dose α‑tocopherol (2000 IU/d) slowed functional decline in mild–moderate Alzheimer disease (~6 months delay), a clinically meaningful aging-related outcome.
- Serum vitamin E concentrations and recovery of physical function during the year after hip fracture
PubMed ID: 21486921
Higher blood tocopherols in older women after hip fracture were linked to faster recovery of walking and lower‑extremity function — relevant to functional aging.
- Reduction of DNA damage in older healthy adults by Tri E Tocotrienol supplementation
PubMed ID: 17884341
Tocotrienol supplementation in older adults reduced multiple DNA oxidative‑damage markers — consistent with an anti‑aging mechanism.
- Vitamin E supplementation reduces cardiovascular events in a subgroup of middle-aged individuals with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and the haptoglobin 2-2 genotype: a prospective double-blinded clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18032779
Large trial showing fewer CV events in a diabetic genotype subgroup may indicate health-span benefit in that subgroup.
- The relationship between dose of vitamin E and suppression of oxidative stress in humans
PubMed ID: 17936185
Dose-dependent suppression of F2-isoprostanes (oxidative stress) could relate to aging processes.
- Vitamin E supplementation and in vivo immune response in healthy elderly subjects. A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9134944
200 mg/day improved several immune responses in healthy elderly, supporting aspects of healthy aging.
- Association between low plasma vitamin E concentration and progression of early cortical lens opacities
PubMed ID: 8781465
Low plasma vitamin E strongly associated with progression of cortical cataract, a common aging change.
Immune support (52)
- Systemic hypoxia enhances bactericidal activities of human polymorphonuclear leuocytes
PubMed ID: 19053944
Prevented hypoxia‑induced increases in PMN bactericidal functions — direct effect on innate immune cell activity.
- Polymorphisms at cytokine genes may determine the effect of vitamin E on cytokine production in the elderly
PubMed ID: 19710156
One‑year supplementation reduced LPS‑stimulated TNF‑α in older adults with a specific TNF genotype, showing immunomodulation.
- Effect on cellular and humoral immune responses of the AS03 adjuvant system in an A/H1N1/2009 influenza virus vaccine administered to adults during two randomized controlled trials
PubMed ID: 21450978
AS03 adjuvant (contains tocopherol) substantially boosted vaccine antibody and CD4+ T‑cell responses — strong immune‑enhancing signal for the adjuvant mixture.
- Immunogenicity and safety of an AS03(A)-adjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine in a Taiwanese population
PubMed ID: 22248833
AS03‑adjuvanted H5N1 vaccine produced markedly higher seroprotection/GMT; tocopherol is a component of the adjuvant though effects cannot be solely ascribed to vitamin E.
- Safety and long-term humoral immune response in adults after vaccination with an H1N1 2009 pandemic influenza vaccine with or without AS03 adjuvant
PubMed ID: 22315336
Large vaccine trials using AS03 adjuvant (contains α‑tocopherol) demonstrated strong, durable immune responses—relevance to tocopherol as an immunostimulatory adjuvant.
- An assessment of prime-boost vaccination schedules with AS03A -adjuvanted prepandemic H5N1 vaccines: a randomized study in European adults
PubMed ID: 22405557
Booster vaccination with AS03 (α‑tocopherol containing) produced large antibody and T‑cell responses—supports immunomodulatory role of tocopherol component (indirect attribution).
- The effects of high-dose vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27578124
Lowered proinflammatory cytokines (TNF‑α) and MMPs in diabetic nephropathy imply immunomodulatory benefits.
- Vitamin E for the treatment of E-antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B in paediatric patients: results of a randomized phase 2 controlled study
PubMed ID: 27333382
Randomized pediatric HBV trial reported higher anti‑HBe seroconversion and virologic response with vitamin E—direct immune/antiviral signal.
- Effect of Subcutaneous Sterile Vitamin E Ointment on Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
PubMed ID: 28061321
Subcutaneous topical vitamin E reduced surgical site infections and inflammatory markers—evidence of enhanced local resistance to infection.
- Effects of the application of vitamin E and silicone dressings vs conventional dressings on incisional surgical site infection in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30395878
Topical vitamin E dressings reduced surgical site infections and lowered inflammatory markers—supports local host defense.
- Comparing the effects of vitamin E tocotrienol-rich fraction supplementation and α-tocopherol supplementation on gene expression in healthy older adults
PubMed ID: 30864639
Large changes in PBMC immune gene expression after α‑tocopherol/trf supplementation in older adults (biologic immune impact).
- Multiple Micronutrient Powder Reduces Vitamin E Deficiency in Brazilian Children: A Pragmatic, Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31717948
Infant fortification including vitamin E reduced subclinical inflammation (AGP) and deficiency—improved immune/inflammatory profile.
- Factors Associated with Increased Alpha-Tocopherol Content in Milk in Response to Maternal Supplementation with 800 IU of Vitamin E
PubMed ID: 31013594
Large increases in breast‑milk α‑tocopherol after maternal dosing could enhance infant antioxidant/immune support via milk.
- Effect of vitamin E supplementation on recovery and recurrence prevention in women with lower urinary tract infections: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41390063
Adjunctive daily vitamin E (100 IU) with antibiotics shortened UTI recovery and reduced recurrence—supports immune/host-defense benefits.
- Influence of dietary antioxidants and fatty acids on neutrophil mediated bacterial killing and gene expression in healthy Beagles
PubMed ID: 21112644
Beagles fed vitamins E and C showed higher serum vitamin E and increased neutrophil bactericidal activity and gene-expression changes — supports immune function (animal data).
- Effects of a nutritional supplement on the immune response and cytokine production in free-living Chilean elderly
PubMed ID: 15449576
Elderly given a multi-nutrient supplement (including vitamin E) had higher NK activity and fewer infections — consistent with improved innate immunity (multi-nutrient RCT).
- Impact of Treatment with Antioxidants as an Adjuvant to Standard Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock: Analysis of the Correlation between Cytokine Storm and Oxidative Stress and Therapeutic Effects
PubMed ID: 38068931
In septic shock, vitamin E arm increased IL‑2, IL‑12 and IFN‑γ, indicating immune modulation (enhanced cellular/Th1 cytokines) though clinical outcomes were mixed.
- Supplementation with multivitamins and vitamin A and incidence of malaria among HIV-infected Tanzanian women
PubMed ID: 25436815
Multivitamin regimen including vitamin E reduced symptomatic malaria—evidence of improved clinical infectious outcomes (combination product).
- Nutritional formula enhanced immune function and reduced days of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in seniors
PubMed ID: 14687308
Multi‑nutrient formula including antioxidants increased antibody responses to influenza vaccine and reduced URTI symptom days in elderly.
- The role of fat-soluble vitamins for graft-versus host disease after myeloablative conditioning in allogeneic stem cell transplanted patients
PubMed ID: 39799129
Higher vitamin E levels post–stem-cell transplant associated with lower risk of severe acute GvHD (immune-mediated complication).
- Oxidative stress in Helicobacter pylori infection: does supplementation with vitamins C and E increase the eradication rate?
PubMed ID: 19674132
Vitamins C+E added to H. pylori therapy markedly increased eradication rate—strong evidence of immune/adjunct antimicrobial benefit (combination therapy).
- Supplementing vitamins C and E to standard triple therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori
PubMed ID: 21740452
Large RCT confirmed substantial increase in H. pylori eradication rates when vitamins C+E were added to antibiotics—robust adjunct-immune finding.
- Efficacy of vitamins supplementation to therapy on Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with low antioxidant capacity
PubMed ID: 21856267
Adding C+E to H. pylori therapy significantly increased eradication rates in low-antioxidant patients — suggests an immunity/host-defense enhancement in that context.
- Vitamin E supplementation and in vivo immune response in healthy elderly subjects. A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9134944
200 mg/day produced large increases in DTH and hepatitis B antibody titers in healthy elderly—strong RCT evidence of immune enhancement.
- Evaluation of dietary intake of vitamin E in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a study of the clinical course and evaluation of the immunoglobulin E serum levels
PubMed ID: 12010339
Large reductions in serum IgE and marked clinical improvement in atopic dermatitis indicate immunomodulatory effects with oral vitamin E.
- Vitamin E and respiratory tract infections in elderly nursing home residents: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15315997
Randomized trial in elderly nursing‑home residents showed modest, statistically significant reduction in URIs/common colds with 200 IU/day — direct immune-related clinical benefit.
- Cytokine response to vitamin E supplementation is dependent on pre-supplementation cytokine levels
PubMed ID: 19478423
Vitamin E modified ex vivo cytokine production in elderly subjects depending on baseline, indicating immune modulation.
- Randomized, multicenter trial of a single dose of AS03-adjuvanted or unadjuvanted H1N1 2009 pandemic influenza vaccine in children 6 months to <9 years of age: safety and immunogenicity
PubMed ID: 22801094
Large pediatric randomized trial: AS03 (tocopherol‑containing) vaccines induced very high seroprotection/seroconversion—strong applied evidence for adjuvant formulations that include tocopherol (cannot fully isolate tocopherol's role).
- An observer-blind, randomized, multi-center trial assessing long-term safety and immunogenicity of AS03-adjuvanted or unadjuvanted H1N1/2009 influenza vaccines in children 10-17 years of age
PubMed ID: 24252703
Adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine containing α‑tocopherol gave stronger and persistent antibody responses vs non‑adjuvanted vaccine; attribution to tocopherol alone is indirect.
- Long-term immunogenicity of an AS03-adjuvanted influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccine in young and elderly adults: an observer-blind, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23856331
Large adult trial: AS03 (DL‑α‑tocopherol) adjuvanted vaccine produced higher HI titers and seroconversion than non‑adjuvanted vaccine; supports role of tocopherol‑containing adjuvants in immunity.
- Evaluation of a primary course of H9N2 vaccine with or without AS03 adjuvant in adults: A phase I/II randomized trial
PubMed ID: 28720281
Large RCT: AS03‑adjuvanted vaccine (AS03 contains α‑tocopherol) produced strong, dose‑sparing antibody responses—vitamin E is a component of the active adjuvant but not isolated.
- A randomized, controlled non-inferiority trial comparing A(H1N1)pmd09 vaccine antigen, with and without AS03 adjuvant system, co-administered or sequentially administered with an inactivated trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine
PubMed ID: 23110320
Large randomized vaccine trial where AS03 (contains α‑tocopherol) markedly increased immunogenicity; vitamin E is a known adjuvant component though multi‑component confounding exists.
- Immunogenicity and safety of an AS03-adjuvanted H7N1 vaccine in healthy adults: A phase I/II, observer-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28187952
AS03‑adjuvanted H7N1 vaccine induced high antibody responses; α‑tocopherol is a component of the adjuvant—indirect evidence for vitamin E's role in adjuvanticity.
- Immunogenicity and safety of an AS03-adjuvanted H7N1 vaccine in adults 65years of age and older: A phase II, observer-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28302407
AS03 adjuvant (contains α‑tocopherol) induced acceptable antibody responses in older adults; effect attributable to adjuvant system rather than isolated α‑tocopherol.
- Clinical phase II and III studies of an AS03-adjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine produced in an EB66(®) cell culture platform
PubMed ID: 32579785
Phase II/III AS03 H5N1 studies show AS03 (contains α‑tocopherol) critical for high immunogenicity—supports that α‑tocopherol contributes to adjuvant activity (indirect).
- The single-cell epigenomic and transcriptional landscape of immunity to influenza vaccination
PubMed ID: 34174187
AS03 (α‑tocopherol‑containing) induced epigenomic/myeloid shifts and enhanced antiviral responses vs non‑adjuvanted vaccine—mechanistic support for adjuvant effects that include tocopherol.
- Immunogenicity and safety of varying dosages of a fifth-wave influenza A/H7N9 inactivated vaccine given with and without AS03 adjuvant in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 38105137
Large randomized trial: AS03 adjuvant markedly increased antibody responses vs unadjuvanted; α‑tocopherol is a defined adjuvant component—strong indirect immunity signal.
- Immunogenicity and Safety of AS03-Adjuvanted H7N9 Influenza Vaccine in Adults (18-64 and ≥65 Years): A Phase 1/2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39702896
AS03A increased antibody responses in phase1/2 H7N9 trial; α‑tocopherol present in adjuvant but effects are of the whole system.
- A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Different Prime-Boost Vaccination Schedules of 2013 and 2017 A(H7N9) Inactivated Influenza Virus Vaccines Administered With and Without AS03 Adjuvant in Healthy US Adults
PubMed ID: 38537255
AS03 adjuvant and delayed boosting increased antibody peaks; α‑tocopherol is part of the adjuvant and contributes to these immunogenicity effects (indirect).
- An innate immune signature induced by AS01- or AS03-adjuvanted vaccines predicts the antibody response magnitude and quality consistently over time
PubMed ID: 39206189
Systems‑vaccinology: AS03 (contains α‑tocopherol) elicited an IFN‑centered innate signature predictive of durable antibody magnitude/quality—strong mechanistic link (adjuvant system).
- Coenzyme Q(10), vitamin E, selenium, and methionine in the treatment of chronic recurrent viral mucocutaneous infections
PubMed ID: 22079390
Nutriceutical including α‑tocopherol reduced viral load and relapse of HPV/herpes lesions—evidence of immune‑related benefit (multi‑component).
- Possible immunologic involvement of antioxidants in cancer prevention
PubMed ID: 7495248
Large Chinese trial showed modest increases in T‑cell mitogenic responsiveness in men receiving beta‑carotene + vitamin E + selenium (immune marker improvement).
- Effect of 6 month supplementation with different combinations of an association of antioxidant nutrients on biochemical parameters and markers of the antioxidant defence system in the elderly. The Geriatrie/Min.Vit.Aox Network
PubMed ID: 8862480
Elderly supplements increased antioxidant enzymes; improved antioxidant status can support immune function (observed biochemical immune‑relevant changes).
- Effect of a mixture of micronutrients, but not of bovine colostrum concentrate, on immune function parameters in healthy volunteers: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 17118191
Micronutrient drink including VE greatly raised plasma VE and modestly improved delayed‑type hypersensitivity (skin immune response) in older adults.
- Effect of vitamin supplementation on breast milk concentrations of retinol, carotenoids and tocopherols in HIV-infected Tanzanian women
PubMed ID: 17940544
Multivitamin increased breast‑milk α‑tocopherol ~20%—potentially supports infant immune defenses via milk transfer.
- Vitamin E and the risk of pneumonia: using the I 2 statistic to quantify heterogeneity within a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27780487
Reanalysis of ATBC showed strong heterogeneous effects of vitamin E on pneumonia risk across smoker/exercise subgroups — indicates vitamin E can materially alter infection risk in certain populations (large trial data, subgroup‑specific).
- Vitamin E administration may decrease the incidence of pneumonia in elderly males
PubMed ID: 27757026
Large randomized trial (ATBC subanalysis) found 50 mg/day α‑tocopherol strongly reduced hospital‑treated pneumonia in defined subgroups (light smokers/exercisers/older men) — robust RCT subgroup evidence for immune‑related benefit.
- Maternal supplementation with natural or synthetic vitamin E and its levels in human colostrum
PubMed ID: 25419678
Both natural and synthetic vitamin E increased colostrum α‑tocopherol (natural > synthetic), potentially enhancing infant antioxidant supply for immunity.
- Effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum
PubMed ID: 27327566
400 IU to lactating mothers roughly doubled estimated infant vitamin E supply via colostrum—supports neonatal nutrient-dependent immunity.
- α-Tocopherol in breast milk of women with preterm delivery after a single postpartum oral dose of vitamin E
PubMed ID: 26931347
Postpartum 400 IU increased early milk tocopherol—could improve early neonatal antioxidant and immune support.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
High‑dose vitamin E increased delayed‑type hypersensitivity responses and raised tissue α‑tocopherol—direct evidence of improved immune function in elderly.
- An oral supplement enriched with fish oil, soluble fiber, and antioxidants for corticosteroid sparing in ulcerative colitis: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15822041
Multi‑nutrient supplement including vitamin E reduced prednisone requirement in UC patients—suggests some modulation of disease activity/immune burden though components were combined.
Inflammation (103)
- Vitamin E as treatment for chronic hepatitis B: results of a randomized controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 11248360
Pilot RCT in chronic HBV showed vitamin E improved ALT normalization and HBV‑DNA clearance in some patients (inflammation/virologic benefit reported).
- Effect of Subcutaneous Sterile Vitamin E Ointment on Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
PubMed ID: 28061321
Topical subcutaneous vitamin E reduced postoperative CRP/WBC and pain and SSI—strong local/systemic anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Effects of the application of vitamin E and silicone dressings vs conventional dressings on incisional surgical site infection in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30395878
Topical vitamin E silicone dressings lowered CRP/WBC and postoperative pain and reduced SSI—anti‑inflammatory/wound signal.
- The Effect of Oral Care with Chlorhexidine, Vitamin E and Honey on Mucositis in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30745073
Topical vitamin E oral care reduced mucositis severity in PICU children—anti‑inflammatory/clinical benefit.
- Sesame oil and vitamin E co-administration may improve cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31089253
Sesame oil + vitamin E reduced hs‑CRP and MDA in metabolic‑syndrome subjects (combined intervention).
- Application of Vitamin E Acetate on Staple Lines and Anastomoses of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Impact on Postoperative Pain and Acute Phase Reactants
PubMed ID: 32342266
Topical vitamin E acetate reduced postoperative CRP and early pain, indicating local anti‑inflammatory effects and clinical benefit.
- Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33899292
δ‑Tocotrienol reduced hs‑CRP, TNF‑α and IL‑6, demonstrating clear anti‑inflammatory effects in T2DM patients.
- Relationship of Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Score with Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Histology and Response to Vitamin E or Metformin
PubMed ID: 34400208
Pediatric TONIC data indicate vitamin E increased NASH resolution (inflammation‑related histologic improvement) though not fibrosis.
- Comparison of delta-tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol effects on hepatic steatosis and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind active-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35933083
δ‑Tocotrienol produced larger decreases in IL‑6 and TNF‑α and increases in adiponectin vs α‑tocopherol—clear anti-inflammatory effects in NAFLD.
- Hepato-Protective Effects of Delta-Tocotrienol and Alpha-Tocopherol in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Regulation of Circulating MicroRNA Expression
PubMed ID: 36613525
Downregulation of miRNAs correlated with improvements in inflammatory markers (hs-CRP) and apoptosis biomarkers—supports anti-inflammatory action.
- Vitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39970876
Vitamin E reduced IL‑6 and improved liver inflammation and histology in MASH—direct anti-inflammatory effects documented.
- Reduction of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis by tocotrienol-rich fraction supplementation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40553171
Tocotrienol-rich fraction significantly reduced DAS28 and inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis—strong RCT evidence of anti-inflammatory benefit.
- Topical tocopherol for treatment of reticular oral lichen planus: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study
PubMed ID: 27543905
Topical tocopherol reduced lesion area and clinical scores in oral lichen planus, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/local antioxidant effects.
- The effects of high-dose vitamin E supplementation on biomarkers of kidney injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27578124
Significant decreases in TNF‑α, MMP‑2/9 and MDA after high‑dose vitamin E—clear anti‑inflammatory/oxidative marker improvements.
- Vitamin e supplementation, lung functions and clinical manifestations in children with moderate asthma: a randomized double blind placebo- controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24338254
Children with asthma given vitamin E + inhaled steroid had better lung function vs steroid+placebo, consistent with anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant effects.
- γ-Tocopherol-rich supplementation additively improves vascular endothelial function during smoking cessation
PubMed ID: 24075893
γ‑tocopherol reduced inflammatory markers (TNF‑α, myeloperoxidase) while improving vascular function in humans.
- Vitamin E supplementation, superoxide dismutase status, and outcome of scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23688096
Adjunctive vitamin E in periodontitis increased antioxidant enzymes and improved clinical periodontal outcomes—consistent with reduced inflammation.
- Polymorphisms at cytokine genes may determine the effect of vitamin E on cytokine production in the elderly
PubMed ID: 19710156
One‑year vitamin E reduced LPS‑stimulated TNF‑α production in elderly subjects with a specific TNF genotype (clinically meaningful, genotype‑limited).
- Systemic hypoxia enhances bactericidal activities of human polymorphonuclear leuocytes
PubMed ID: 19053944
Vitamin E prevented hypoxia‑induced neutrophil activation (inflammatory cell responses) in healthy men.
- Effect of high-dose alpha-tocopherol supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 17991651
High‑dose α‑tocopherol significantly lowered hsCRP (~32%) and other inflammatory/oxidative markers in CAD patients.
- Effects of alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherol supplementation on markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 17272491
Mixed tocopherols decreased stimulated neutrophil leukotriene B4 production (an inflammatory mediator) in diabetics.
- A randomised controlled trial of vitamin E in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea
PubMed ID: 15777446
Perimenstrual vitamin E significantly reduced pain, duration, and bleeding — consistent with anti‑inflammatory/prostaglandin‑modulating effects.
- Effect of vitamin E supplementation on the regular treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
PubMed ID: 15237767
Oral vitamin E (800 mg/day) modestly reduced nasal hay-fever symptoms, consistent with reduced local inflammation.
- Vitamin E modulation of C-reactive protein in smokers with acute coronary syndromes
PubMed ID: 15059636
In ACS patients vitamin E raised serum tocopherol and lowered 6‑month CRP in smokers — limited inflammatory benefit in a subgroup.
- Effects of bezafibrate and simvastatin on endothelial activation and lipid peroxidation in hypercholesterolemia: evidence of different vascular protection by different lipid-lowering treatments
PubMed ID: 14602771
Vitamin E added to lipid-lowering therapy decreased soluble adhesion molecules and 8-iso-PGF(2α), consistent with reduced endothelial inflammation/oxidative stress.
- Prolonged, low dose alpha-tocopherol therapy counteracts intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 activation
PubMed ID: 11983194
Low-dose vitamin E lowered circulating sICAM-1 (a vascular inflammation marker) in healthy men in a randomized trial.
- [Effectiveness of vitamin E in comparison with diclofenac sodium in treatment of patients with chronic polyarthritis]
PubMed ID: 9782602
High-dose vitamin E reduced morning stiffness, joint index and pain in chronic rheumatoid arthritis over 3 weeks.
- Putative analgesic activity of repeated oral doses of vitamin E in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Results of a prospective placebo controlled double blind trial
PubMed ID: 9462166
High-dose vitamin E reduced pain in RA patients, though systemic inflammatory markers were unchanged.
- [High dosage vitamin E therapy in patients with activated arthrosis]
PubMed ID: 2085059
High‑dose vitamin E produced symptomatic pain relief in osteoarthritis comparable to diclofenac over three weeks (anti‑inflammatory or analgesic effect).
- The effect of early postpartum vitamin d and e supplementation on uterine after pain: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41254649
Postpartum uterine pain was substantially reduced with early combined vitamin D+E; effect substantial though co‑administration limits attribution.
- Effect of vitamin D and E supplementation on pain relief and premenstrual symptoms in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41023678
Vitamin D+E combined markedly reduced menstrual pain and PMS vs placebo; vitamin E contribution plausible but not isolated.
- The Effect of Combined Vitamin C and Vitamin E Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Endometriosis: A Randomized, Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34122682
Vitamin C+E produced significant reductions in oxidative stress and pelvic pain (inflammation‑linked symptom).
- The Effects of Antioxidant Vitamins on Proinflammatory Cytokines and Some Biochemical Parameters of Power Plant Workers: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32931612
Antioxidant vitamins including E reduced IL‑6 and IL‑1β in exposed workers (direct inflammatory markers).
- Antioxidant supplementation reduces endometriosis-related pelvic pain in humans
PubMed ID: 22728166
Women with endometriosis on C+E had significant reductions in peritoneal inflammatory markers (RANTES, IL-6, MCP-1) and symptom improvement — clear anti-inflammatory evidence.
- Antioxidant supplementation enhances antioxidant capacity and mitigates oxidative damage following acute ischaemic stroke
PubMed ID: 16091766
Post-stroke supplementation lowered CRP and other inflammatory markers alongside antioxidant improvements.
- Effects of combined administration of vitamins C and E on reactive hyperemia and inflammatory process in chronic smokers
PubMed ID: 14612206
Combination (C + 800 IU E) lowered IL‑1β, IL‑6 and adhesion molecules in chronic smokers.
- Antioxidant vitamin supplementation in Crohn's disease decreases oxidative stress. a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12591053
Vitamins E+C reduced oxidative‑stress markers in Crohn's disease; inflammation markers were improved indirectly.
- Postprandial endothelial activation in healthy subjects and in type 2 diabetic patients: role of fat and carbohydrate meals
PubMed ID: 11923038
High‑dose vitamins C+E prevented postprandial rises in TNF‑α, IL‑6 and adhesion molecules in healthy subjects.
- Effect of vitamin E on oxidative stress level in blood, synovial fluid, and synovial tissue in severe knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 28662656
Oral vitamin E before knee replacement lowered MDA and improved pain/function, consistent with reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress.
- Effects of liposomal nasal spray with vitamins A and E on allergic rhinitis
PubMed ID: 32773784
Liposomal nasal spray with vitamins A+E significantly reduced nasal inflammatory cells and symptoms in allergic rhinitis (RCT).
- The effect of vitamin E or vitamin A on the prevention of renal scarring in children with acute pyelonephritis
PubMed ID: 23052650
Vitamin E added to antibiotics in pediatric pyelonephritis prevented worsening renal lesions, consistent with anti-inflammatory/protective effect (small RCT).
- The effect of dietary intervention through the modification of fatty acids composition and antioxidant vitamin intake on plasma TXB(2) level in Korean postmenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia
PubMed ID: 12068132
Reduction in thromboxane and lipid peroxidation (inflammatory/oxidative mediators) after antioxidant-rich diet that raised vitamin E.
- A randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of Vitamin E, Ursodeoxycholic acid and Pentoxifylline on Egyptian non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients
PubMed ID: 34919247
In NASH RCT, vitamin E produced marked reductions in ALT and inflammatory cytokines (IL‑6, MCP‑1) over 3 months.
- δ-Tocotrienol in Combination with Resveratrol Improves the Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36125447
δ‑Tocotrienol+resveratrol led to marked reductions in hsCRP, IL‑6 and TNF‑α in metabolic syndrome patients.
- Randomized Clinical Trial of Antioxidant Therapy Patients with Septic Shock and Organ Dysfunction in the ICU: SOFA Score Reduction by Improvement of the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System
PubMed ID: 37174730
Antioxidant therapy including vitamin E reduced CRP and other inflammatory/oxidative markers and organ‑failure scores in ICU septic patients.
- Usefulness of Antioxidants as Adjuvant Therapy for Septic Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33213070
Vitamin E arm in septic shock decreased procalcitonin and showed trends to lower protein carbonylation—reduction in inflammatory biomarkers.
- The effects of magnesium and vitamin E co-supplementation on wound healing and metabolic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30693609
Magnesium+vitamin E reduced hs‑CRP and improved diabetic foot ulcer inflammatory markers and healing—clinically meaningful but confounded.
- The Effects of Magnesium and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Hormonal Status and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PubMed ID: 30565017
Magnesium+vitamin E reduced hs‑CRP and improved inflammatory/oxidative markers in PCOS—evidence for anti‑inflammatory effect though combination therapy.
- Effects of meat-based, meat-based with α-tocopherol, and pesco-vegetarian diets on biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer risk: a randomized behavioral intervention trial
PubMed ID: 41361349
α‑Tocopherol partially attenuated meat-induced increases in IL-6 and TNF-α (inflammatory markers) in a randomized trial.
- The Synergic Effect of a Nutraceutical Supplementation Associated to a Mediterranean Hypocaloric Diet in a Population of Overweight/Obese Adults with NAFLD
PubMed ID: 36432436
Nutraceutical containing vitamin E led to larger improvements in liver steatosis and liver enzymes versus diet alone, consistent with reduced hepatic inflammation.
- Gamma tocopherol effect on LPS-induced sputum neutrophilia is not modified by BMI or GSTM1 genotype
PubMed ID: 30660638
Gamma‑tocopherol significantly reduced LPS‑induced sputum neutrophil recruitment — a clear anti‑neutrophilic/anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Effect of vitamin E on reperfusion injuries during reconstructive vascular operations on lower limbs
PubMed ID: 20203367
Perioperative vitamin E lowered inflammatory markers (MPO, adhesion molecule expression) after vascular surgery.
- Antioxidant supplementation and nasal inflammatory responses among young asthmatics exposed to high levels of ozone
PubMed ID: 15498043
Vitamin C+E prevented ozone‑triggered nasal IL‑6 increase in asthmatic children (anti‑inflammatory signal).
- Vitamin E and fish oil, separately or in combination, on treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29542390
Vitamin E (alone and combined with fish oil) reduced menstrual pain—likely via anti‑inflammatory/antioxidant action.
- Metabolic Response to Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation in Patients with Fibrocystic Breast Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28846009
Women with fibrocystic breast disease receiving omega‑3 + vitamin E showed improved inflammatory and metabolic blood markers.
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on clinical and metabolic status in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28342967
Parkinson trial (omega‑3 + vitamin E) lowered hs‑CRP and improved clinical score—shows anti‑inflammatory biomarker change (co‑supplement).
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Pregnancy Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes
PubMed ID: 27881297
Gestational diabetes co‑supplement decreased lipid peroxidation and increased TAC; these antioxidant shifts are commonly coupled with lower inflammation.
- Antioxidant therapy reduces oxidative and inflammatory tissue damage in patients subjected to cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation
PubMed ID: 21138533
Perioperative antioxidant/n‑3 intervention including vitamin E significantly reduced inflammatory markers (hs‑CRP, NF‑κB activation) in heart patients.
- Effect of an individualised high-protein, energy-restricted diet on anthropometric and cardio-metabolic parameters in overweight and obese Malaysian adults: a 6-month randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 30761964
Individualized, protein‑rich, energy‑restricted diet enriched in vitamin E and other nutrients led to greater reductions in CRP and insulin vs usual care (multi‑nutrient dietary trial).
- An oral supplement enriched with fish oil, soluble fiber, and antioxidants for corticosteroid sparing in ulcerative colitis: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15822041
Multi‑nutrient oral supplement including vitamin E allowed UC patients to reduce prednisone use over 6 months (suggests reduced inflammatory burden though the supplement had multiple active ingredients).
- Evaluation of the Impact of a New Synthetic Vitamin E-Bonded Membrane on the Hypo-Responsiveness to the Erythropoietin Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 28249254
Vitamin E‑coated dialysis membranes improved ESA responsiveness and reduced inflammatory/oxidative influences in a randomized trial.
- A vitamin E-coated polysulfone membrane reduces serum levels of inflammatory markers and resistance to erythropoietin-stimulating agents in hemodialysis patients: results of a randomized cross-over multicenter trial
PubMed ID: 21242686
Switching to vitamin E‑coated dialysis membrane produced marked reductions in CRP and IL‑6 in hemodialysis patients.
- Antioxidant supplementation with or without B-group vitamins after acute ischemic stroke: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16517955
Antioxidant supplementation including vitamin E lowered CRP and lipid peroxidation after acute ischemic stroke.
- Effects of pomegranate peel extract and vitamin E on the inflammatory status and endothelial function in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32839797
Vitamin E combined with pomegranate peel markedly lowered CRP, IL‑6 and TNF‑α vs placebo in hemodialysis patients.
- Effects of Delta-tocotrienol Supplementation on Liver Enzymes, Inflammation, Oxidative stress and Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
PubMed ID: 29749323
Δ‑tocotrienol lowered hs‑CRP in NAFLD RCT.
- Effects of vitamin E on chronic hepatitis C genotype 3: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 25509693
High‑dose vitamin E reduced ALT in genotype‑3 HCV, indicating reduced hepatic inflammation.
- Vitamin E and changes in serum alanine aminotransferase levels in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 23718573
PIVENS showed ALT reductions and histologic improvement in NASH consistent with reduced hepatic inflammation.
- Four-week parenteral nutrition using a third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)--a double-blind, randomised, multicentre study in adults
PubMed ID: 22796064
PN emulsion with more vitamin E lowered some liver enzymes and inflammatory context markers.
- Food selection based on total antioxidant capacity can modify antioxidant intake, systemic inflammation, and liver function without altering markers of oxidative stress
PubMed ID: 18469252
High‑TAC diet increased plasma vitamin E and reduced hs‑CRP in crossover trial (dietary pattern involved).
- Randomized placebo-controlled trial of ursodeoxycholic acid with vitamin e in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 17162245
UDCA + vitamin E produced improved liver tests and reduced steatosis versus controls, implying reduced hepatic inflammation (combination therapy).
- Management of fatty liver disease with vitamin E and C compared to ursodeoxycholic acid treatment
PubMed ID: 16245220
Vitamin E + C normalized ALT in a majority of NAFLD patients, consistent with reduced hepatic inflammation.
- Effect of high-dose vitamin E on insulin resistance and associated parameters in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 15333479
High‑dose vitamin E lowered plasma peroxides and produced sustained ALT reduction in overweight subjects, consistent with reduced oxidative‑inflammatory stress.
- The effects of vitamin E supplementation on endometrial thickness, and gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and inflammatory cytokines among women with implantation failure
PubMed ID: 28847198
Endometrial thickness trial showed lower MDA with vitamin E indicating reduced oxidative/inflammatory stress.
- Effect of antioxidants on the clinical outcome of patients with nasal polyposis
PubMed ID: 21669016
Antioxidant vitamins including E added to steroids reduced tissue/serum oxidative markers in nasal polyp patients (inflammation-related).
- Comparative effects of dietary supplementation with red grape juice and vitamin E on production of superoxide by circulating neutrophil NADPH oxidase in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 18400731
Vitamin E reduced neutrophil oxidase activity and oxidized LDL, with additive anti-inflammatory marker reductions.
- Gamma-tocopherol supplementation alone and in combination with alpha-tocopherol alters biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 18191645
Tocopherols lowered hsCRP and urinary nitrotyrosine in metabolic syndrome—anti-inflammatory/nitrative stress effects.
- Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203257
High‑dose vitamin E in elderly lowered PGE2 and plasma lipid peroxides and enhanced DTH responses—direct anti‑inflammatory/immunomodulatory signals.
- A randomized controlled trial to prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation by antioxidant reinforcement
PubMed ID: 23916928
Post‑operative attenuation of inflammatory biomarkers with n‑3 + vit C + vit E supplementation—multi‑nutrient but clinically important anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Gamma-tocopherol and docosahexaenoic acid decrease inflammation in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 17720098
Gamma‑tocopherol plus DHA lowered IL‑6 and leukocyte counts in hemodialysis patients—direct anti‑inflammatory biomarker improvements.
- Comparative efficacy of febuxostat and vitamin E in the management of MASLD: Insights from a randomized parallel clinical study
PubMed ID: 40383220
Vitamin E reduced measures related to steatosis and some inflammatory/oxidative markers in MASLD, albeit less than febuxostat.
- A 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications
PubMed ID: 39183538
Vitamin E reduced oxidative stress and was associated with decreased disease‑severity indices in Gaucher disease; inflammatory/clinical indices improved.
- A dietary supplement attenuates IL-6 and CRP after eccentric exercise in untrained males
PubMed ID: 14652498
Mixed tocopherols formulation attenuated IL‑6 and CRP increases after exercise (multi‑ingredient but tocopherols included).
- Women with endometriosis improved their peripheral antioxidant markers after the application of a high antioxidant diet
PubMed ID: 19476631
High‑antioxidant diet including vitamin E lowered MDA and increased antioxidant enzymes; implies reduced oxidative inflammation.
- Effect of supplementation with tomato juice, vitamin E, and vitamin C on LDL oxidation and products of inflammatory activity in type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10840987
Vitamin E reduced CRP by ~49% in type 2 diabetics—direct, large anti‑inflammatory biomarker change.
- Effect of conjugated linoleic acid, vitamin E and their combination on lipid profiles and blood pressure of Iranian adults with active rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 19337555
In RA patients vitamin E lowered ESR significantly and tended to reduce CRP (small trial).
- Coenzyme Q10 supplementation reduces corticosteroids dosage in patients with bronchial asthma
PubMed ID: 16873952
Antioxidant regimen including 400 mg α‑tocopherol reduced corticosteroid requirement in steroid‑dependent asthma—suggests reduced inflammatory need (multi‑agent).
- Beneficial changes in total cholesterol, LDL-C, biomarkers of intestinal inflammation, and vitamin E status in adults with metabolic syndrome consuming almonds as snack foods: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40409246
Almonds raised vitamin E status and improved fecal/gut inflammation biomarkers among participants with baseline intestinal inflammation (food‑based trial).
- Antioxidant micronutrients and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in colorectal adenoma patients: results from a randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20200432
Multi-antioxidant supplement (with α‑tocopherol) lowered TNF‑α by ~37% in adenoma patients — anti-inflammatory biomarker change.
- Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults
PubMed ID: 19154960
Antioxidant supplementation (includes E) reduced some endothelial inflammatory markers (sICAM‑1, sE‑selectin) in overweight adults.
- Antioxidant supplementation lowers exercise-induced oxidative stress in young overweight adults
PubMed ID: 17189550
Antioxidant supplement including VE reduced exercise-induced IL‑6 and improved inflammatory responses—supports anti-inflammatory effects in exercising adults (combo).
- Randomized trial of antioxidant vitamins to prevent acute adverse effects of radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients
PubMed ID: 16027437
Antioxidants including alpha‑tocopherol reduced some radiation side effects (inflammatory/acute toxicity) in head‑and‑neck cancer patients.
- Effects of perioperative vitamin E and zinc co-supplementation on systemic inflammation and length of stay following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37891226
Vitamin E+zinc lowered CRP, pentraxin‑3 and IFN‑γ after cardiac surgery—clear anti‑inflammatory marker reductions (co‑supplemented).
- Use of Nutraceuticals in Elderly to Fight Inflammation and Immuno-Senescence: A Randomized Case-Control Study
PubMed ID: 36079732
Elderly given a multi‑ingredient nutraceutical (including vitamin E) had significant reductions in IL‑6 and CRP—anti‑inflammatory signal though multi‑component.
- Effect of alpha-lipoic acid and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and malnutrition in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 24241092
Vitamin E (400 IU) ± ALA in hemodialysis patients significantly lowered IL‑6 and improved malnutrition indicators — direct RCT evidence for an anti‑inflammatory effect.
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
PubMed ID: 27619403
Omega‑3 plus vitamin E reduced oxidative stress and downregulated atherogenic/oxidized‑LDL mRNA expression in PCOS — inflammatory markers improved (co‑intervention).
- Parenteral MCT/ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid-Enriched Intravenous Fat Emulsion Is Associated With Cytokine and Fatty Acid Profiles Consistent With Attenuated Inflammatory Response in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26378118
In preterm infants, IV MCT/ω‑3 enriched emulsion increased α‑tocopherol and significantly lowered IL‑6 and IL‑8 — anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Intakes of PUFAs were inversely associated with plasma C-reactive protein 12 years later in a middle-aged population with vitamin E intake as an effect modifier
PubMed ID: 24027184
Cohort data: higher n‑3/n‑6 intakes linked to lower future CRP, but inverse association mainly in those with lower vitamin E intake — implies vitamin E modifies inflammation risk.
- [Alcohol-induced toxic hepatitis--a "free radical" associated disease. Lowering fatality by adjuvant antioxidant therapy]
PubMed ID: 8256468
Antioxidant regimen including vitamin E improved biochemical markers in alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation‑mediated disease) with clinical benefit.
- FIB-4 as a screening and disease monitoring method in pre-fibrotic stages of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD)
PubMed ID: 38788522
Post‑hoc PIVENS analysis: vitamin E associated with substantial NAS improvement (inflammatory activity) in MASLD patients.
- Assessing the efficacy of tocotrienol-rich fraction vitamin E in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a single-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39160468
Tocotrienol‑rich vitamin E downregulated IL‑6 and TNF‑α mRNA and lowered AST in pediatric NAFLD—direct anti‑inflammatory signals.
- Efficacy of combining pentoxiphylline and vitamin E versus vitamin E alone in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis- A randomized pilot study
PubMed ID: 33772456
Pentoxifylline added to vitamin E improved insulin resistance and fibrosis vs vitamin E alone—vitamin E contributed modestly to anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Delta-tocotrienol supplementation improves biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury and steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32951743
Delta‑tocotrienol lowered liver enzymes and insulin resistance in NAFLD, consistent with reduced metabolic/inflammatory stress.
- Haptoglobin 2 Allele is Associated With Histologic Response to Vitamin E in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
PubMed ID: 30586008
800 IU vitamin E produced marked histologic improvement and NASH resolution in Hp2‑2 patients—strong evidence of reducing hepatic inflammatory activity.
Eye health (28)
- Oral Antioxidant and Lutein/Zeaxanthin Supplements Slow Geographic Atrophy Progression to the Fovea in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
PubMed ID: 39025435
AREDS/AREDS2 pooled/secondary analyses show antioxidant formulations (including vitamin E in AREDS) slowed geographic atrophy progression and, in some subgroups, visual‑acuity decline (large randomized trial evidence).
- Carotenoids in Age-related Maculopathy Italian Study (CARMIS): two-year results of a randomized study
PubMed ID: 22009916
Multi‑nutrient antioxidant formula stabilized/improved vision and contrast over 2 years in AMD—vitamin E included in the mix.
- Nutrition intervention trials in Linxian, China: supplementation with specific vitamin/mineral combinations, cancer incidence, and disease-specific mortality in the general population
PubMed ID: 8360931
Large supplement combination trial reported modest reductions in cancer/mortality and cataract outcomes—indirect support for eye health.
- [Preliminary report on the results of nutrition prevention trials of cancer and other common diseases among residents in Linxian, China]
PubMed ID: 8261860
Nutrition trials including vitamin E reported decreased nuclear cataract prevalence—directly relevant to eye health (combination supplement).
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8
PubMed ID: 11594942
AREDS RCT (antioxidants including vitamin E + zinc) modestly reduced progression to advanced AMD and visual-acuity loss in high‑risk patients.
- The Roche European American Cataract Trial (REACT): a randomized clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of an oral antioxidant micronutrient mixture to slow progression of age-related cataract
PubMed ID: 11815895
Multivitamin antioxidant formula containing vitamin E modestly slowed cataract progression over 3 years in one cohort (regional variability).
- Long-term effects of vitamins C and E, β-carotene, and zinc on age-related macular degeneration: AREDS report no. 35
PubMed ID: 23582353
AREDS randomized trial (antioxidant+zinc formula containing vitamin E) substantially reduced progression to advanced AMD and vision loss—strong clinical evidence (vitamin E as part of the mix).
- CFH and ARMS2 genetic polymorphisms predict response to antioxidants and zinc in patients with age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 23972322
Genotype analyses of AREDS data show genotype‑dependent responses to antioxidant regimens (which included vitamin E), relevant to eye‑health personalization.
- Secondary analyses of the effects of lutein/zeaxanthin on age-related macular degeneration progression: AREDS2 report No. 3
PubMed ID: 24310343
AREDS2 analysis: vitamin E remained part of the original AREDS background supplement; the trial tested carotenoids/omega‑3s but supports the context that vitamin‑E‑containing AREDS background formula is clinically relevant for AMD prevention (indirect evidence).
- No clinically significant association between CFH and ARMS2 genotypes and response to nutritional supplements: AREDS report number 38
PubMed ID: 24974817
AREDS antioxidant+zinc formulation (which includes vitamin E) reduced progression to late AMD by ~25% over 5 years — strong randomized evidence for eye‑health benefit of the multi‑component formulation.
- Treatment response to antioxidants and zinc based on CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk allele number in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study
PubMed ID: 25200399
AREDS genotype subgroup analysis showed antioxidants (including vitamin E as a component) substantially lowered 7‑year progression to advanced AMD in at least one genotype group — randomized trial data implicating the AREDS antioxidant mix.
- High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes
PubMed ID: 10480765
High-dose vitamin E improved retinal blood flow in type 1 diabetics, a direct ocular physiological benefit.
- Association between low plasma vitamin E concentration and progression of early cortical lens opacities
PubMed ID: 8781465
Low plasma vitamin E strongly associated with higher risk of cortical cataract progression (prospective data).
- Onset of retinopathy of prematurity as related to postnatal and postconceptional age
PubMed ID: 1390510
Prophylactic vitamin E in premature infants delayed the first appearance of retinopathy by ~1.4 weeks (clinically relevant eye outcome).
- Oral vitamins C and E as additional treatment in patients with acute anterior uveitis: a randomised double masked study in 145 patients
PubMed ID: 10535857
Vitamins C+E did not reduce quantitative inflammation but improved visual acuity at 8 weeks in ocular inflammation trial (clinical eye benefit).
- Efficacy of water-based vitamin E solution versus placebo in the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity in very low birth weight infants: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34397821
Oral vitamin E in VLBW infants reduced oxidative markers and was associated with fewer mild ROP cases (per-protocol RCT result).
- A randomised, double masked, clinical trial of high dose vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation after photorefractive keratectomy
PubMed ID: 11316710
Vitamins A+E after PRK improved corneal re‑epithelialization and reduced haze—positive ocular surface outcome (combination therapy).
- Multicenter ophthalmic and nutritional age-related macular degeneration study--part 2: antioxidant intervention and conclusions
PubMed ID: 8825017
Antioxidant capsule including vitamin E stabilized distance visual acuity in dry ARMD—evidence of benefit for eye health though product was multi‑ingredient.
- The Impact of Supplemental Antioxidants on Visual Function in Nonadvanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Head-to-Head Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29053808
AREDS2-style antioxidant formulations that include vitamin E improved macular pigment and contrast sensitivity in nonadvanced AMD (combination therapy evidence).
- Protective function of alpha-tocopherol against the process of cataractogenesis in humans
PubMed ID: 10749028
Randomized trial: vitamin E increased lens antioxidants, lowered oxidative markers and reduced cortical cataract opacity size.
- Long term effects of lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3-LCPUFAs supplementation on optical density of macular pigment in AMD patients: the LUTEGA study
PubMed ID: 23695657
Multi‑ingredient supplement (lutein/zeaxanthin/ω‑3 + antioxidants including vitamin E) increased macular pigment and modestly improved vision in AMD over 12 months.
- Dietary Supplementation with a Combination of Lactoferrin, Fish Oil, and Enterococcus faecium WB2000 for Treating Dry Eye: A Rat Model and Human Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26795265
Small human trial of a multi‑ingredient supplement (fish oil, lactoferrin, vitamin E…) improved dry‑eye symptoms and tear measures; vitamin E's individual role uncertain but supportive.
- Secondary outcomes in a clinical trial of carotenoids with coantioxidants versus placebo in early age-related macular degeneration
PubMed ID: 23218821
Large randomized trial of lutein/zeaxanthin + co‑antioxidants (including vitamin E) improved vision and slowed AMD progression—vitamin E was part of the efficacious mix.
- Application of Vitamin E + Coenzyme Q Therapy During FAKO + IOL Implantation
PubMed ID: 31391698
Intraoperative/intracameral vitamin E + CoQ improved early visual recovery and reduced corneal edema after cataract surgery (direct ocular benefit).
- Circulating levels of reactive oxygen species in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and the influence of antioxidant supplementation: 6-month follow-up
PubMed ID: 25686055
Diabetic NPDR patients taking antioxidants including vitamin E showed reduced macular thickness and lower oxidative stress markers — eye‑relevant improvement though combination therapy.
- Treatment with taurine, diltiazem, and vitamin E retards the progressive visual field reduction in retinitis pigmentosa: a 3-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 12322788
A combination including vitamin E slowed visual‑field loss in retinitis pigmentosa patients over 3 years—eye benefit observed but treatment was multi‑agent.
- The effects of topical coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate after cataract surgery: a clinical and in vivo confocal study
PubMed ID: 23011409
Randomized clinical study after cataract surgery: topical CoQ10+vitamin E improved corneal subbasal nerve regeneration and ocular surface stability versus saline (small sample, combined therapy).
- [Photodynamic therapy for age related macular degeneration with and without antioxidants]
PubMed ID: 12518724
Vitamin E + PUFA supplementation after PDT for AMD shortened flicker recovery time at 20 days — objective improvement in retinal metabolic recovery.
Brain health (25)
- Oral tocotrienols are transported to human tissues and delay the progression of the model for end-stage liver disease score in patients
PubMed ID: 22298568
Oral tocotrienols increased α‑TE levels in brain tissue after supplementation—direct pharmacokinetic evidence of brain delivery.
- Cognitive function of children with cystic fibrosis: deleterious effect of early malnutrition
PubMed ID: 15173473
Observational association: early vitamin E deficiency in CF patients linked to lower later cognitive scores — suggests role of adequate E in neurodevelopment/cognition.
- The effect of vitamin E treatment on tardive dyskinesia and blood superoxide dismutase: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14709952
Significant symptomatic improvement in tardive dyskinesia and increased SOD suggests neuroprotective/neuromodulatory benefit.
- Neuroprotective effect of vitamin E supplementation in patients treated with cisplatin chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 12610195
Strong neuroprotective effect against cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy suggests neuronal protective properties relevant to nervous system health.
- Long-term treatment effects of vitamin E for tardive dyskinesia
PubMed ID: 9627740
High-dose vitamin E modestly reduced tardive dyskinesia scores over 36 weeks, suggesting neuroprotective/clinical CNS effect.
- A double-blind placebo-controlled study of vitamin E treatment of tardive dyskinesia
PubMed ID: 8601552
Randomized trial showed vitamin E reduced abnormal movements, especially when TD duration was short.
- Vitamin E in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia
PubMed ID: 7914238
Small double‑blind trial reported reduced abnormal movements (tardive dyskinesia) after vitamin E, a neurological effect.
- Vitamin E supplementation and periventricular hemorrhage in the newborn
PubMed ID: 1985413
Large RCT in preterm infants showed marked reduction in intraventricular haemorrhage with vitamin E, a direct brain‑protective clinical outcome.
- Effect of intramuscular vitamin E on mortality and intracranial hemorrhage in neonates of 1000 grams or less
PubMed ID: 2179850
Intramuscular vitamin E markedly reduced brain haemorrhages in a very‑low‑birthweight neonatal subgroup (strong brain protection in that subgroup).
- Role of antioxidants in reducing oxidative stress and seizure frequency in drug-resistant epileptic patients
PubMed ID: 39280329
Vitamins C+E produced large reductions in seizure frequency in pediatric drug‑resistant epilepsy (clinical CNS effect; combo).
- The Effects of Tocotrienol-Rich Vitamin E (Tocovid) on Diabetic Neuropathy: A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32456230
Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E improved nerve conduction velocities and increased NGF—objective neurological benefit supporting neural health.
- A controlled trial of selegiline, alpha-tocopherol, or both as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
PubMed ID: 9110909
High-dose α‑tocopherol (2000 IU/d) significantly delayed functional decline in moderate Alzheimer’s disease — strong clinical brain-health signal.
- A0001 in Friedreich ataxia: biochemical characterization and effects in a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22744651
Alpha-tocopheryl quinone (vitamin E derivative) produced dose-dependent neurological improvement in Friedreich ataxia (small RCT).
- Memory improvements in elderly women following 16 weeks treatment with a combined multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22006207
A multivitamin containing vitamin E modestly sped spatial working memory in older women; effect observed in combined formula (vitamin E contribution uncertain).
- Supplementation With Carotenoids, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Vitamin E Has a Positive Effect on the Symptoms and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
PubMed ID: 36093704
12‑month multi‑micronutrient intervention including vitamin E improved memory and mood in mild‑moderate Alzheimer's patients (multi‑ingredient evidence).
- The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on clinical and metabolic status in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28342967
Parkinson patients receiving omega‑3 + vitamin E had improved UPDRS motor score and reduced hs‑CRP with increased TAC—clinical neurological benefit (co‑supplement).
- Neuroprotective impact of a vitamin trace element composition - a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 25789594
Multivitamin including vitamin E improved biomarkers linked to neurodegeneration and oxidative stress in healthy adults.
- The Effects of a 6-Month High Dose Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Functional Capacity in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PubMed ID: 31991898
Cognitive improvement in older adults receiving high‑dose PUFA formula with antioxidant vitamins including vitamin E—benefit demonstrated but multi‑ingredient.
- Vitamin E serum levels and controlled supplementation and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
PubMed ID: 23286756
Higher baseline serum α‑tocopherol associated with lower ALS risk in a large cohort, suggesting neuroprotective association.
- Fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive function in the SU.VI.MAX 2 prospective study
PubMed ID: 21955649
Large prospective study associated higher vitamin E intake with better verbal memory over 13 years, supporting cognitive/brain health.
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with a cholinesterase inhibitor combined with antioxidants
PubMed ID: 20224285
Antioxidant formula including vitamin E reduced oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s patients and produced some clinical improvements adjunctive to donepezil.
- An Examination into the Effects of a Nutraceutical Supplement on Cognition, Stress, Eye Health, and Skin Satisfaction in Adults with Self-Reported Cognitive Complaints: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38892705
12‑week nutraceutical with vitamin E improved episodic memory and increased BDNF vs placebo—direct cognitive outcome.
- Vitamin E paradox in Alzheimer's disease: it does not prevent loss of cognition and may even be detrimental
PubMed ID: 19494439
High‑dose vitamin E maintained cognition in a subset of Alzheimer’s patients while lowering an oxidative marker; heterogeneous effects.
- Effect of vitamin E and memantine on functional decline in Alzheimer disease: the TEAM-AD VA cooperative randomized trial
PubMed ID: 24381967
High‑dose α‑tocopherol slowed functional decline in Alzheimer disease, supporting brain health outcomes.
- Clinical investigation of the protective effects of palm vitamin E tocotrienols on brain white matter
PubMed ID: 24699052
Mixed tocotrienols slowed progression of brain white matter lesions over 2 years (MRI evidence of neuroprotection).
Skin health (38)
- Effective photoprotection of human skin against infrared A radiation by topically applied antioxidants: results from a vehicle controlled, double-blind, randomized study
PubMed ID: 25349107
Topical antioxidant formulation including vitamin E reduced IRA‑induced MMP‑1 (skin photodamage marker) in humans.
- The effects of a daily facial lotion containing vitamins B3 and E and provitamin B5 on the facial skin of Indian women: a randomized, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 20061726
Topical lotion containing tocopheryl acetate improved facial hyperpigmentation, tone and texture in RCT (combination product).
- Coenzyme Q(10), vitamin E, selenium, and methionine in the treatment of chronic recurrent viral mucocutaneous infections
PubMed ID: 22079390
Nutriceutical mix including α‑tocopherol accelerated healing and reduced recurrences of viral skin lesions (warts/herpes) in controlled trials.
- A dietary supplement to reduce side effects of oral isotretinoin therapy in acne patients
PubMed ID: 25068233
In acne patients, isotretinoin plus a supplement containing vitamin E reduced erythema and dryness and improved adherence — clinical skin benefits observed (multi‑ingredient supplement but includes vitamin E).
- Perianal Application of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment Versus Tocopherol Acetate Ointment in the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34803148
Topical vitamin E ointment significantly improved pain, healing and reduced recurrence in chronic anal fissure—a skin/mucosal healing outcome.
- Wrinkle reduction in post-menopausal women consuming a novel oral supplement: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study
PubMed ID: 23927381
Oral multi‑ingredient supplement containing vitamin E reduced facial wrinkle depth and was associated with increased dermal collagen in postmenopausal women.
- A diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the prevention of new pressure ulcer formation in critically ill patients with acute lung injury: A randomized, prospective, controlled study
PubMed ID: 17933438
Critical‑care enteral formula including vitamin E was associated with fewer new pressure ulcers—clinical skin outcome (multi‑nutrient).
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the efficacy and safety of lactoferrin with vitamin E and zinc as an oral therapy for mild to moderate acne vulgaris
PubMed ID: 28369875
Oral lactoferrin + vitamin E + zinc capsule significantly reduced acne lesions vs placebo (multi-ingredient formulation).
- The effects of magnesium and vitamin E co-supplementation on wound healing and metabolic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30693609
Magnesium+vitamin E improved diabetic foot ulcer size and healing markers—directly relevant to skin repair and health (confounded).
- New chitin complexes and their anti-aging activity from inside out
PubMed ID: 22456780
Combined topical+oral product (contains vitamin E) improved skin hydration, elasticity and reduced lipid peroxidation in women—skin health improvements observed but multi‑ingredient.
- Antiaging efficacy of a retinaldehyde-based cream compared with glycolic acid peel sessions: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 30027612
Topical cream containing a vitamin E derivative improved wrinkle depth and skin texture with good tolerability.
- Effects of topically applied antioxidants in experimentally provoked polymorphous light eruption
PubMed ID: 9529558
Topical antioxidant creams including a vitamin E derivative reduced experimentally provoked polymorphous light eruption and itching.
- Chemoprevention of human actinic keratoses by topical DL-alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 19336724
Topical vitamin E increased skin tocopherol and altered biomarkers (polyamines) though it did not reduce AK counts vs placebo.
- A randomised, double masked, clinical trial of high dose vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation after photorefractive keratectomy
PubMed ID: 11316710
High-dose vitamins A+E after PRK sped corneal (ocular surface) healing, reduced haze and improved acuity—clinical effect on epithelial healing.
- UVB photoprotection with antioxidants: effects of oral therapy with d-alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid on the minimal erythema dose
PubMed ID: 12013192
Oral alpha‑tocopherol, especially with vitamin C, increased MED (photoprotection) after 1 week.
- Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma
PubMed ID: 14636195
Topical cream containing vitamins C+E (with hydroquinone) greatly improved melasma vs sunscreen alone.
- Supplementation of vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc attenuates oxidative stress in burned children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19692922
Supplementation (E+C+zinc) shortened wound-healing time in burned children—direct skin-healing/health benefit (combination therapy).
- Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31975502
Topical C+E+raspberry improved melanin index, elasticity and radiance in an 8‑week split‑face RCT.
- Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40464749
Antioxidant serum applied after microneedle RF produced greater wrinkle and histologic improvements.
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
CE+E+ferulic after Fraxel reduced redness, improved hydration and pigmentation vs saline.
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
Topical CE+E after ablative CO2 laser accelerated scab detachment and reduced erythema/melanin.
- Randomized controlled trial using vitamins E and D supplementation in atopic dermatitis
PubMed ID: 20653487
Oral vitamin E substantially reduced atopic dermatitis severity (SCORAD) over 60 days.
- The effect of vitamin D and E vaginal suppositories on tamoxifen-induced vaginal atrophy in women with breast cancer
PubMed ID: 30729333
Vitamin E vaginal suppositories improved tissue maturation, pH, and atrophy symptoms—objective mucosal/skin‑like improvements.
- Vitamin E added silicone gel sheets for treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids
PubMed ID: 7591421
Adding vitamin E to silicone sheets improved keloid/hypertrophic scar appearance significantly over 2 months.
- Evaluation of dietary intake of vitamin E in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a study of the clinical course and evaluation of the immunoglobulin E serum levels
PubMed ID: 12010339
Oral 400 IU/day associated with marked clinical improvement and large IgE reductions in atopic dermatitis compared with placebo.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical vitamin E mousse reduced skin free radicals by ~45%, improved microcirculation and symptoms in diabetic microangiopathy—direct skin benefit.
- Protective effect of alpha-tocopherol in head and neck cancer radiation-induced mucositis: a double-blind randomized trial
PubMed ID: 15054734
Vitamin E rinse reduced radiotherapy mucositis and pain — relevant to mucocutaneous health/healing.
- Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) and a new potent antioxidant and UVA-protective formulation as prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 15238098
Topical formulation with vitamin E plus other antioxidant and strong UVA protection markedly prevented PLE — robust skin benefit.
- The effectiveness of vitamin "E" in the treatment of oral mucositis in children receiving chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 17550040
Topical vitamin E significantly improved chemotherapy‑induced oral mucositis (route‑specific mucosal/skin benefit).
- A comparative study evaluating the tolerability and efficacy of two topical therapies for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars
PubMed ID: 20480794
Topical product containing vitamin E improved scar volume, induration and erythema vs placebo over 16 weeks (combination product).
- An encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate increases skin microcirculation in healthy women
PubMed ID: 21822034
Multinutrient concentrate increased serum α‑tocopherol and improved skin hydration, thickness and microcirculation (human RCT) — skin benefits observed though not from isolated vitamin E.
- Tocopheryl acetate 20% spray for elimination of head louse infestation: a randomised controlled trial comparing with 1% permethrin creme rinse
PubMed ID: 24004959
Topical tocopheryl acetate spray eliminated head lice—direct topical scalp/skin application with clinical effect.
- Nasal mucosa healing after endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis of elderly patients: role of topic alpha-tocopherol acetate
PubMed ID: 27888473
Topical alpha‑tocopherol acetate after sinus surgery accelerated mucosal healing—skin/mucosa benefit.
- Topical tocopherol for treatment of reticular oral lichen planus: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study
PubMed ID: 27543905
Topical tocopherol reduced lesion size and clinical scores in oral lichen planus—improvement in mucocutaneous health.
- Effect of Subcutaneous Sterile Vitamin E Ointment on Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
PubMed ID: 28061321
Subcutaneous sterile vitamin E ointment reduced SSI, pain and hospital stay and improved local inflammation—clinically meaningful skin/wound outcomes.
- Effects of the application of vitamin E and silicone dressings vs conventional dressings on incisional surgical site infection in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30395878
Vitamin E–containing silicone dressings reduced wound infection and pain and improved postoperative wound markers.
- Application of Vitamin E Acetate on Staple Lines and Anastomoses of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Impact on Postoperative Pain and Acute Phase Reactants
PubMed ID: 32342266
Topical vitamin E acetate reduced pain and inflammation around staple lines and shortened hospital stay, reflecting beneficial skin/wound effects.
- Topical application of a cream containing nanoparticles with vitamin E for radiodermatitis prevention in women with breast cancer: A randomized, triple-blind, controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 36403542
Topical nano‑encapsulated vitamin E cream modestly delayed radiotherapy skin reactions and reduced mild erythema—direct skin-protective evidence.
Nutrient uptake (12)
- Association of variants in two vitamin e transport genes with circulating vitamin e concentrations and prostate cancer risk
PubMed ID: 19190344
ATBC nested analysis: vitamin E pills markedly increased serum α‑tocopherol (+52%)—strong evidence supplements raise vitamin E status (absorption/transport).
- Efficacy of fat-soluble vitamin supplementation in infants with biliary atresia
PubMed ID: 22891232
Study of cholestatic infants showed TPGS‑containing supplements often failed to fully correct vitamin E insufficiency, highlighting the role of vitamin E derivatives (TPGS) in attempts to improve fat‑soluble vitamin absorption; directly relevant to absorption/formulation issues.
- Parenteral fat emulsions based on olive and soybean oils: a randomized clinical trial in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 12883303
Different lipid emulsions altered alpha‑tocopherol/total lipid ratio in preterm infants—shows dietary lipid context affects vitamin E blood levels (absorption/transport relevance).
- Amount of fat in the diet affects bioavailability of lutein esters but not of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and vitamin E in humans
PubMed ID: 10799382
Short study showed dietary fat altered absorption of lutein strongly and vitamin E modestly; demonstrates fat-dependent bioavailability of fat-soluble nutrients.
- One-year treatment of obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study of orlistat, a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor
PubMed ID: 10757623
Orlistat-associated fat malabsorption produced significant decreases in plasma vitamin E over 1 year—illustrates dependence of vitamin E absorption on dietary fat.
- Effect of an organized lipid matrix on lipid absorption and clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis
PubMed ID: 12183711
A lipid matrix markedly increased vitamin E and retinyl palmitate absorption and improved vitamin E status in cystic fibrosis patients—direct evidence on absorption facilitation (product effect).
- Fat-Soluble Vitamin Supplementation Using Liposomes, Cyclodextrins, or Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Cystic Fibrosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34960106
Formulation RCT in CF showed cyclodextrin and liposomal formulations increased/maintained fat‑soluble vitamin (including vitamin E and D/A) levels — direct evidence about absorption/formulation effects on fat‑soluble nutrients.
- Antioxidant status of surgical patients receiving TPN with an omega-3-fatty acid-containing lipid emulsion supplemented with alpha-tocopherol
PubMed ID: 10895108
α‑Tocopherol supplementation restored plasma vitamin E in TPN patients, indicating improved micronutrient status during parenteral feeding.
- Interactions between vitamins C and E in human subjects
PubMed ID: 10967604
Vitamin E supplementation increased plasma ascorbic acid (vitamin C), indicating a reciprocal effect on vitamin levels.
- Olestra's effect on vitamins D and E in humans can be offset by increasing dietary levels of these vitamins
PubMed ID: 9237962
Human feeding study: adding ~2.1 mg vitamin E per g olestra restored serum alpha-tocopherol when olestra lowered fat-soluble vitamin levels — direct evidence about absorption/maintenance.
- Recent insight on improving the iron chelation efficacy of deferasirox by adjuvant therapy in transfusion dependent beta thalassemia children with sluggish response
PubMed ID: 32067512
Co-administration of vitamin E increased peak plasma levels (Cmax) of deferasirox, demonstrating an effect on drug exposure/absorption.
- Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics of TRPV1 Antagonist Mavatrep (JNJ-39439335) Tablet and Capsule Formulations in Healthy Men: Two Open-Label, Crossover, Single-Dose Phase 1 Studies
PubMed ID: 29125700
Vitamin E PEG succinate used as an excipient improved oral bioavailability and stability of a co‑formulated investigational drug—direct evidence vitamin E derivative can aid absorption/bioavailability.
Skin repair (28)
- A comparative study evaluating the tolerability and efficacy of two topical therapies for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars
PubMed ID: 20480794
Topical silicone/hydrocortisone/vitamin E lotion improved scar volume, induration and erythema vs placebo; combination product but clear scar‑healing benefit.
- The effectiveness of vitamin "E" in the treatment of oral mucositis in children receiving chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 17550040
Topical vitamin E produced clear symptomatic improvement in chemotherapy‑induced oral mucositis (direct mucosal/skin healing effect).
- Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) and a new potent antioxidant and UVA-protective formulation as prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 15238098
Antioxidant+UVA-protective topical gel prevented PLE after UVA exposure — supports cutaneous recovery/protection from UV-triggered lesions.
- Protective effect of alpha-tocopherol in head and neck cancer radiation-induced mucositis: a double-blind randomized trial
PubMed ID: 15054734
Topical vitamin E rinse during head/neck radiotherapy substantially reduced symptomatic oral mucositis incidence and severe pain — clear wound/mucosal-healing support.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical vitamin E greatly reduced free radicals, improved microcirculation and dramatically reduced symptoms in diabetic microangiopathy—consistent with improved local tissue recovery/healing.
- Vitamin E added silicone gel sheets for treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids
PubMed ID: 7591421
Randomized trial: adding topical VE to silicone sheets significantly improved keloid/hypertrophic scar healing and appearance.
- The effect of vitamin D and E vaginal suppositories on tamoxifen-induced vaginal atrophy in women with breast cancer
PubMed ID: 30729333
Vitamin E vaginal suppositories improved epithelial maturation and symptoms of atrophy, evidence of mucosal/skin healing.
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
Post‑CO2 laser topical CE+E improved wound healing metrics (faster scab detachment).
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
Topical CE+E+ferulic after Fraxel sped healing, reduced redness and pigmentation.
- Supplementation of vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc attenuates oxidative stress in burned children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19692922
Combined antioxidant supplementation in burned children shortened wound-healing time significantly—direct skin-healing benefit (multinutrient confound).
- Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma
PubMed ID: 14636195
Topical formulation containing vitamins C+E improved melasma pigmentation vs sunscreen, indicating improvement in a skin condition (not direct wound healing but skin repair/pigmentation).
- A randomised, double masked, clinical trial of high dose vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation after photorefractive keratectomy
PubMed ID: 11316710
High-dose A+E after PRK sped corneal re-epithelialization and reduced haze—direct healing benefit in ocular epithelium (combination therapy).
- Pentoxifylline and vitamin E reduce the severity of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis and dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients: a randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 31748905
Pentoxifylline + vitamin E reduced severity and duration of radiotherapy‑induced oral mucositis and dysphagia (improved mucosal healing), though combo therapy limits attribution.
- An evaluation of Vitamin E and Pycnogenol in children suffering from oral mucositis during cancer chemotherapy
PubMed ID: 23078515
Topical vitamin E significantly shortened and lessened chemotherapy-related oral mucositis in children — direct clinical evidence of mucosal/skin healing benefit.
- The effects of magnesium and vitamin E co-supplementation on wound healing and metabolic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30693609
Magnesium+vitamin E improved diabetic foot ulcer dimensions and wound‑healing markers—direct evidence of enhanced skin/ulcer healing though from combination therapy.
- Hyaluronic acid and vitamins are effective in reducing vaginal atrophy in women receiving radiotherapy
PubMed ID: 26788875
Topical hyaluronic acid with vitamins A and E improved post‑radiotherapy vaginal mucosal inflammation and histology, consistent with enhanced healing.
- Effects of radiation and alpha-tocopherol on saliva flow rate, amylase activity, total protein and electrolyte levels in oral cavity cancer
PubMed ID: 18797097
α‑Tocopherol improved radiation‑related salivary gland dysfunction and biochemical markers—tissue preservation/repair during RT.
- A diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the prevention of new pressure ulcer formation in critically ill patients with acute lung injury: A randomized, prospective, controlled study
PubMed ID: 17933438
Enteral formula with vitamins including E reduced incidence of new pressure ulcers—reflects better skin integrity/less breakdown (multi‑component).
- Perianal Application of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment Versus Tocopherol Acetate Ointment in the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34803148
Topical tocopherol ointment markedly improved pain, healing and reduced recurrence vs standard nitroglycerin for chronic anal fissure.
- Coenzyme Q(10), vitamin E, selenium, and methionine in the treatment of chronic recurrent viral mucocutaneous infections
PubMed ID: 22079390
Controlled trials adding nutriceutical (includes vitamin E) accelerated healing and reduced recurrence of viral skin lesions.
- Topical application of a cream containing nanoparticles with vitamin E for radiodermatitis prevention in women with breast cancer: A randomized, triple-blind, controlled pilot trial
PubMed ID: 36403542
Topical nano‑encapsulated vitamin E modestly delayed radiodermatitis and reduced mild inframammary erythema—evidence for improving radiation-related skin outcomes/healing.
- Application of Vitamin E Acetate on Staple Lines and Anastomoses of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Impact on Postoperative Pain and Acute Phase Reactants
PubMed ID: 32342266
Topical vitamin E acetate applied to staple lines reduced pain/inflammation and shortened hospital stay—evidence of improved early wound outcomes.
- The Effect of Oral Care with Chlorhexidine, Vitamin E and Honey on Mucositis in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30745073
Topical vitamin E oral care reduced severity of mucositis in PICU children (improved mucosal healing).
- Effects of the application of vitamin E and silicone dressings vs conventional dressings on incisional surgical site infection in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30395878
Vitamin E silicone dressings after colorectal surgery reduced SSI rates and pain and lowered inflammatory markers—strong wound‑healing signal.
- Effect of Subcutaneous Sterile Vitamin E Ointment on Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
PubMed ID: 28061321
Topical sterile vitamin E under incision significantly reduced SSI and accelerated healing—strong clinical skin‑healing evidence.
- Topical tocopherol for treatment of reticular oral lichen planus: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study
PubMed ID: 27543905
Topical tocopherol reduced lesion surface area and clinical score in oral lichen planus—promotes mucocutaneous healing.
- Nasal mucosa healing after endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis of elderly patients: role of topic alpha-tocopherol acetate
PubMed ID: 27888473
Topical alpha‑tocopherol acetate after sinus surgery was associated with faster mucosal healing and fewer complications.
- Vitamin E supplementation, superoxide dismutase status, and outcome of scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23688096
Adjunctive vitamin E improved periodontal healing parameters after SRP—evidence of enhanced tissue healing in the oral mucosa.
Skin appearance (13)
- Wrinkle reduction in post-menopausal women consuming a novel oral supplement: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study
PubMed ID: 23927381
Oral supplement including vitamin E reduced facial wrinkle depth (~10%) and increased dermal collagen in postmenopausal women (visible cosmetic benefit).
- Antiaging efficacy of a retinaldehyde-based cream compared with glycolic acid peel sessions: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 30027612
Cream containing a vitamin E derivative improved wrinkle depth and skin texture—cosmetic evidence supporting youthful appearance.
- Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma
PubMed ID: 14636195
Topical C+E formulation improved facial melasma pigmentation — cosmetic/appearance benefit.
- Supplementation of vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc attenuates oxidative stress in burned children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 19692922
Faster wound healing in burn patients implies improved skin repair which can contribute to appearance, though study population differs from cosmetic context.
- A comparative study evaluating the tolerability and efficacy of two topical therapies for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars
PubMed ID: 20480794
Improved scar appearance (reduced volume/erythema) with topical product including vitamin E may contribute to a more youthful skin appearance.
- Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31975502
Topical C+E improved skin lightness, elasticity and radiance—visible youthfulness markers.
- Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40464749
Antioxidant serum after microneedle RF reduced wrinkles and improved histologic markers of skin aging.
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
Topical CE+E improved pigmentation and hydration after laser, enhancing appearance.
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
CE+E accelerated healing and reduced redness/pigmentation after CO2 laser—improved appearance outcomes.
- Vitamin E added silicone gel sheets for treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids
PubMed ID: 7591421
Improved scar appearance with topical VE may contribute to a more youthful skin appearance.
- Evaluation of the local effects of vitamin E (E-Mousse) on free radicals in diabetic microangiopathy: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12934761
Topical vitamin E improved skin free-radical burden and symptoms; such effects can contribute to healthier, more youthful skin appearance.
- Reduction of DNA damage in older healthy adults by Tri E Tocotrienol supplementation
PubMed ID: 17884341
Reduction in DNA oxidative damage with tocotrienols is consistent with a mechanism that could support a more 'youthful' cellular phenotype.
- The effects of a daily facial lotion containing vitamins B3 and E and provitamin B5 on the facial skin of Indian women: a randomized, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 20061726
Topical product improved tone/texture and hyperpigmentation—cosmetic signs of more youthful skin (vitamin E part of combo).
Exercise recovery (9)
- alpha-Tocopherol supplementation in racing cyclists during extreme endurance training
PubMed ID: 7987360
Cyclist trial found reduced creatine kinase and oxidative‑stress markers after vitamin E supplementation—biochemical evidence of reduced muscle damage (no performance gain).
- [Metabolic estimation of efficiency of vitamin and mineral complexes in qualified athletes]
PubMed ID: 33740332
Athlete study including vitamin E increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced lipid peroxidation over 30 days — plausible support for recovery from exercise‑induced oxidative stress.
- Muscle pains and biochemical changes following suxamethonium administration after six pretreatment regimens
PubMed ID: 1566986
Vitamin E pretreatment significantly reduced incidence of suxamethonium‑induced myalgia (clinical muscle pain relief), though CK rise was not prevented.
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of supplementary vitamins E, C and their combination for treatment of haemodialysis cramps
PubMed ID: 11427639
Randomized trial in dialysis patients showed vitamin E substantially reduced frequency/intensity of dialysis‑related muscle cramps — direct muscle symptom benefit.
- Gender comparisons of exercise-induced oxidative stress: influence of antioxidant supplementation
PubMed ID: 18059586
Antioxidant supplementation attenuated exercise‑related decreases in reduced glutathione and increases in protein carbonyls — recovery‑relevant.
- Effects of vitamins C and E supplementation combined with 12-week resistance training in older women with sarcopenia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40859523
Vitamins C+E plus resistance training produced larger gains in muscle mass/strength and lowered oxidative stress in older sarcopenic women; effect attributable to combined antioxidants.
- Effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc gluconate, and selenomethionine supplementation on muscle function and oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25246239
In FSHD patients, combined antioxidants including vitamin E improved quadriceps strength/endurance and reduced oxidative stress—clinical functional benefit (combo therapy).
- A high whey protein, vitamin D and E supplement preserves muscle mass, strength, and quality of life in sarcopenic older adults: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29395372
Multi‑ingredient supplement including vitamin E preserved skeletal muscle index and handgrip strength in sarcopenic older adults (muscle outcome; attribution confounded).
- Serum vitamin E concentrations and recovery of physical function during the year after hip fracture
PubMed ID: 21486921
In older hip‑fracture patients, higher tocopherol levels were linked to faster improvement in lower‑extremity function — supports recovery of physical function.
Skin hydration (8)
- Vitamin E as alternative local treatment in genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29971469
Vaginal vitamin E suppositories improved symptoms of atrophy/dryness comparable to estrogen (direct moisturizing effect).
- Effect of Subcutaneous Sterile Vitamin E Ointment on Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
PubMed ID: 28061321
Topical vitamin E ointment under incision improved wound outcomes and likely provided local emollient/moisturizing effects.
- Long-term maintenance therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus: the results of a randomized study comparing topical vitamin E with an emollient
PubMed ID: 23607963
Topical vitamin E performed similarly to emollient in maintenance of vulvar lichen sclerosus—consistent with moisturizing/emollient effects.
- Reparative Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Serum Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid After Ablative Fractional CO(2) Laser Treatment for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41521693
Topical antioxidant accelerated scab detachment and improved erythema/hydration after CO2 laser.
- A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Trial Assessing Efficacy and Satisfaction of CE Ferulic Serum Following Nonablative Fractional Fraxel Laser Treatment for Photoaging Skin in Chinese Population
PubMed ID: 40414817
CE+E+ferulic after Fraxel significantly improved skin hydration and TEWL vs saline.
- New chitin complexes and their anti-aging activity from inside out
PubMed ID: 22456780
Combined topical+oral formula containing vitamin E improved skin hydration and elasticity—direct evidence of moisturizing/biophysical skin benefit (multi‑ingredient).
- A dietary supplement to reduce side effects of oral isotretinoin therapy in acne patients
PubMed ID: 25068233
Isotretinoin patients taking supplement containing vitamin E reported less skin dryness and better hydration — clinical evidence of improved skin moisture (multi‑ingredient supplement).
- The effects of a daily facial lotion containing vitamins B3 and E and provitamin B5 on the facial skin of Indian women: a randomized, double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 20061726
Topical product containing tocopheryl acetate improved skin texture; moisturizing effect plausible though formulation included other actives.
Hair & Nails (1)
- Tocopheryl acetate 20% spray for elimination of head louse infestation: a randomised controlled trial comparing with 1% permethrin creme rinse
PubMed ID: 24004959
Tocopheryl acetate spray cured head‑lice infestations at the scalp—direct practical benefit to scalp/hair health (lice elimination).
Forms of Vitamin E
The 4 forms a label may print instead of Vitamin E. Each is a different substance with its own identifier, and none of them has research of its own — the studies are the ones on this page.
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