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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 servingProducts
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 doseStudy 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

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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 withStudy 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

↑Vit E; ↓ox stress

↓Liver enzymes; ↑Vit E

58,543 people

Oxidative stress↓, E+

Liver markers↓, histology↑

Muscle damage↓, CK−

67,252 people

LDL↓, HDL↑

Vessel function↑, oxidation↓

BP↓, events↓

160,393 people
Wellbeing
Strong

Liver/metabolic: +24% histology

Inflammation/immune: improved markers

171,189 people

Vasodilation ↑, FMD +

BP / Viscosity ↓

76,600 people

Oxidative stress ↓

Aging outcomes ↑

169,048 people

Higher immunity +30-90%

More reactogenicity

83,853 people

ALT/CRP down

~50% lower inflammation

Fewer liver enzymes

9,609 people

AMD slower +25%

Cataracts/retina improved

79,004 people

Brain oxidative/memory

Brain decline/lesions

34,249 people

Photoprotection, antioxidant

Wound healing, scars

2,803 people

Vitamin E uptake ↑

Fat-soluble uptake ↓

30,075 people

Healing faster: -35 days

Less inflammation, more repair

2,030 people

Pigment/texture better

Wrinkles/scars improved

947 people

Oxidative stress -recovery

Muscle damage −57%

653 people

Skin hydration ↑

Dryness/TEWL ↓

711 people

Lice cure +34%

Reinfestation reduction

45 people

Research sources

Antioxidant (297)
  1. Antioxidants, Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer in Venezuela

    PubMed ID: 8664811

    Short pilot increased plasma alpha‑tocopherol in patients with precancerous lesions (biomarker change).

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. 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).

  11. 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.

  12. 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).

  13. 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.

  14. 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).

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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).

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. [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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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).

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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).

  35. [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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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).

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. [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.

  48. 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).

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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).

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. [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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. [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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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).

  62. 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).

  63. 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).

  64. 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.

  65. [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.

  66. 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).

  67. [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).

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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).

  73. 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).

  74. 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.

  75. 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).

  76. 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.

  77. 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%).

  78. 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.

  79. [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.

  80. 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).

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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).

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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).

  89. 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.

  90. 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).

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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).

  97. 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.

  98. [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).

  99. [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).

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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.

  105. 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.

  106. 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.

  107. 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.

  108. 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).

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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).

  117. 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).

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. [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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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).

  150. 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.

  151. 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.

  152. 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).

  153. 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.

  154. 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.

  155. 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.

  156. 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.

  157. 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.

  158. 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).

  159. 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.

  160. 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.

  161. 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.

  162. 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.

  163. 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.

  164. 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).

  165. 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.

  166. 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.

  167. 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.

  168. [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.

  169. 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.

  170. 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.

  171. 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.

  172. 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.

  173. 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.

  174. 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.

  175. 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.

  176. 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.

  177. 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).

  178. 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).

  179. 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).

  180. 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).

  181. 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).

  182. 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).

  183. 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.

  184. 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.

  185. 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.

  186. 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.

  187. 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.

  188. 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.

  189. 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.

  190. 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.

  191. 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).

  192. 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.

  193. 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.

  194. 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.

  195. [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).

  196. 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.

  197. 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.

  198. 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.

  199. 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.

  200. 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.

  201. 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.

  202. 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.

  203. 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.

  204. 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).

  205. 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.

  206. 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.

  207. 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).

  208. 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.

  209. 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).

  210. 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.

  211. 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.

  212. 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.

  213. 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.

  214. 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.

  215. 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.

  216. 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.

  217. 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.

  218. 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.

  219. 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.

  220. 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).

  221. 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.

  222. 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.

  223. 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.

  224. 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.

  225. 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).

  226. 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.

  227. 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.

  228. 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.

  229. 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.

  230. 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.

  231. 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).

  232. 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.

  233. 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.

  234. 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.

  235. 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.

  236. 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.

  237. 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.

  238. 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.

  239. 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.

  240. 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.

  241. 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.

  242. 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.

  243. 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).

  244. 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).

  245. 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).

  246. 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.

  247. 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.

  248. 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.

  249. 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.

  250. 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.

  251. 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.

  252. 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.

  253. 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.

  254. 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.

  255. 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.

  256. 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.

  257. 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.

  258. 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.

  259. 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.

  260. 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.

  261. 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.

  262. 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.

  263. 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.

  264. 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.

  265. 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.

  266. 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.

  267. 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.

  268. 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.

  269. 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.

  270. 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.

  271. 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.

  272. 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.

  273. 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.

  274. 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.

  275. 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).

  276. 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.

  277. 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.

  278. 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).

  279. 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).

  280. 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).

  281. 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.

  282. 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).

  283. Normothermic liver ischemia and antioxidant treatment during hepatic resections

    PubMed ID: 10400458

    Intraoperative antioxidant infusion including tocopherol reduced reperfusion lipid‑peroxidation (MDA‑TBARS).

  284. 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).

  285. 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.

  286. 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).

  287. 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.

  288. 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.

  289. 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.

  290. 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).

  291. 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.

  292. 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).

  293. 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.

  294. 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.

  295. 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.

  296. 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.

  297. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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).

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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).

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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).

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Systemic hypoxia enhances bactericidal activities of human polymorphonuclear leuocytes

    PubMed ID: 19053944

    Prevented lipid peroxidation (MDA, isoprostane) under hypoxia — protects cellular membranes.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. [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.

  51. [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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. [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.

  63. 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).

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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).

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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).

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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).

  75. 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).

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. [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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. [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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. [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.

  104. 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).

  105. 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.

  106. 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.

  107. [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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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).

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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).

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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).

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.

  151. 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.

  152. 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).

  153. 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.

  154. 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.

  155. 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.

  156. 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.

  157. 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.

  158. 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.

  159. 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.

  160. 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.

  161. 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.

  162. 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.

  163. 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.

  164. 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.

  165. 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.

  166. 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.

  167. 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.

  168. 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.

  169. 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.

  170. 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.

  171. 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.

  172. 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.

  173. 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.

  174. 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.

  175. 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.

  176. 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).

  177. 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.

  178. 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).

  179. 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.

  180. 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.

  181. 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.

  182. 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.

  183. 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.

  184. 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.

  185. 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.

  186. 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.

  187. 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.

  188. 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.

  189. 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.

  190. 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.

  191. 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.

  192. 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).

  193. 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).

  194. 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.

  195. 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.

  196. 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.

  197. 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.

  198. 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.

  199. 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.

  200. [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.

  201. 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.

  202. 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.

  203. 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).

  204. 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).

  205. 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).

  206. 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.

  207. 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).

  208. [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).

  209. [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).

  210. 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.

  211. 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.

  212. 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.

  213. 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.

  214. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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).

  13. 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.

  14. 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).

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Antioxidant vitamins and low-density-lipoprotein oxidation

    PubMed ID: 8379508

    Antioxidant supplementation (including vitamin E) lengthened LDL oxidation lag time, supporting anti-atherogenic potential.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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).

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. [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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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).

  54. 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).

  55. 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.

  56. 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).

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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).

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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).

  63. 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).

  64. 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).

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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).

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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).

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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).

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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).

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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).

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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).

  98. 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).

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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).

  105. 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.

  106. 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.

  107. 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).

  108. 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.

  109. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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).

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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).

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. [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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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).

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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).

  63. [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).

  64. 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).

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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).

  77. 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.

  78. [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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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).

  84. 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).

  85. 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).

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. Therapeutic effects of vitamin E on cyclic mastalgia

    PubMed ID: 19614907

    Oral vitamin E reduced pain severity/duration in cyclical mastalgia — symptomatic wellness improvement.

  90. 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.

  91. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. [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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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).

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. [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.

  26. 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).

  27. 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).

  28. 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.

  29. 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).

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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).

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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).

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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).

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. Effects of gamma-tocopherol supplementation on thrombotic risk factors

    PubMed ID: 17704022

    Gamma‑tocopherol reduced platelet activation/aggregation, indicating improved antithrombotic circulating blood properties.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. Antioxidant effects of tocotrienols in patients with hyperlipidemia and carotid stenosis

    PubMed ID: 8614310

    Tocotrienol supplementation reduced carotid atherosclerosis—improves large‑vessel circulation relevance.

  80. 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.

  81. 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).

  82. 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).

  83. Combination oral antioxidant supplementation reduces blood pressure

    PubMed ID: 9176034

    Antioxidant pill including vitamin E lowered systolic blood pressure in hypertensives (improves circulatory parameter).

  84. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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).

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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).

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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).

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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).

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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).

  33. 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).

  34. [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).

  35. 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).

  36. 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.

  37. [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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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).

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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).

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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).

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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).

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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).

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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).

  40. 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).

  41. 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).

  42. 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).

  43. 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).

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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).

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. [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.

  28. 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.

  29. [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).

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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).

  33. 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).

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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).

  41. 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).

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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).

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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).

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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).

  60. 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).

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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).

  70. 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).

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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).

  75. 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.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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).

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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).

  86. 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).

  87. 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).

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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).

  91. 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.

  92. 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).

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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).

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. [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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. [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).

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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.

  9. 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).

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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).

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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).

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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).

  28. [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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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).

  30. 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).

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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).

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. [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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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)
  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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)
  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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