The Problem with Vitamin E Supplements

[@lenaSRB]

It is funny how year after year we are getting information that something that was previously known as good for you is suddenly bad. And the funniest thing is that immediately after hearing something is bad, we're being bimbarded with the information about something new in it's place that is supposed to be good for us. So, I'm starting to feel that every product we see today is just a marketing trick and will eventually become bad for us after a few years. I also started to question everything I hear online, including what is mentioned in this video. This all sounds like a joke to me. I'm going to forget about all supplements and just live my life eating whatever I feel like.

[@notadocf538]

I feel the same as you way too many conflicting information out every where. I I belive this: my own opinion, as soon as a big company discover something new that will generate huge profits they fund new study to bad mouth the other products so they can sale the new product for way more money. I belive in vitamin E I have read many studies about it, it remove oxidative stress of the body, restore DNA , eliminate cancer...now they say it causes??? Dont believe in that many people have used for healing with great results, also the study he probably is taking about is harmful for health people and when taking too much of it, for some reason is not can have negative effects. If not deficient and have too much it will have negative effects, but for those that are I'll have the most benefit

[@briancouture6033]

good for you

[@kidkenosha2790]

Be smart and eat well. If you crave salty foods it may be because you are low in potassium. Trust your body and brain to find the best sources to give this fantastic machine it's optimal resources to keep it running long and well. Do your own research, it's a great way to continually exercise your brain and education is freedom.

[@Anon-nv7bp]

Eating whatever you like won't go too well. Supplements aren't needed, but a good diet is

[@campersruincod6134]

This shows your lack of knowledge.

[@BoomaOhDet]

Have to be cautious about recommending high oxalate foods as sources of Vitamin E. In fact I wouldn't recommend that anyone eat spinach or almonds regularly or in any significant quantity due to the high oxalate content. Oxalate is insidious and toxic. Kiwi is also high in oxalate as are most nuts and seeds. Tocotrienols seem promising, but as far as I know there are no long term safety studies on them. Use with caution.

[@tooeasy9603]

Cann't agree more!

[@lesliethomas7234]

Although I do not intend to overgeneralize, I must say that I have been taking Nature Made Vitamin E (the natural form d-alpha tocopherol 400 IU) for 36 years. My blood Labs each year, which I saved, is almost flawless, except for low neutrophils, which I am now addressing with copper supplements. No flu, no flu vaccine, no known health issues, maybe 2 or 3 occasions of colds in those years. Hair and skin excellent, PSA always between 0.4 and 0.8 (most of those years 0.4). Could it be the synthetic form (dl) that others have been taking?

[@Ishana_Intuitive]

Of course. Natural vitamin E complex is better. Not sure about any studies here, I read user comments and blogs. But the problem with studies is that the pharmaceutical industry spends no money for studies of substances that they can't patent. So we are our own study subject... I take 400 iu of a natural vit e complex against menopausal hot flushes. After 3 days of taking it I feel already better. But I don't want to risk my health. So we all are dependent on hearing your experiences. Thank you!

[@1Hope4All]

Leslie, so if a supplement says "D-Alpha Tocopherol" and not just "Tocopherol" so that's okay? And that's a natural form of E?

[@1Hope4All]

​@@Ishana_IntuitiveSo which form of E is a natural one if it's not Tocopherol? Could you please make it specifically?

[@pramuanchutham7355]

You know your stuff😊. Most people don't care quality and go for the cheapest dl-

[@mandyspring808]

Annatto allergy can be what the problem is

[@annasantostefano6826]

Thank you Chris Kresser. I"m glad I found your channel because 6 years ago I found your article on healing UTI's without antibiotics and it changed my life for the better in many ways and introduced me to products that have been game changers for me. I have shared that article to many platforms and many individuals. 💚Keep on bringing such valuable information

[@therealone8628]

Please can you drop the link of the UTI here

[@osmar-e2o]

I am UTIs problem. Urine is infections that nobody helped me so far. Too much antibiotics taking. Can I learn more about it?

[@Judithdances]

The real difference is the natural form of Vitamin E d-alpha versus the synthetic form dl-alpha which is what they subversively used in these so called scientific studies.

[@lesliethomas7234]

You may be on to something. Please see my post which I have just made here.

[@Polyester_Avalanche]

ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/ This list of studies features both synthetic and natural forms of alpha-tocopherol.

[@williamroberts6294]

@judithdances. Thank you. I know this comment is 10 months old but I have just found it. I asked my grandson to get me vitamin e capsules while he was going to the health shop. I had been looking into them and decided to buy them they had the word natural on them. Anyway he bought some too but they did not have the word natural on. This is when I found one that was synthetic and is derived from petroleum products. Not one person here in the UK in my circle knew they had been taking synthetic vitamin e. I am on my husband's account as I use his all the time. Thank you because now I know I am not going mad. There is so little information on this.

[@valeriereneeharper]

The natural form of alpha tocopheryl is the form your body wants! This guy in the video is not the first to read this study incorrectly. Others have done it and are scaring people about the wrong form 🤦‍♀️ Be careful which “doctors” “experts” and “professionals” on KZbin you listen to because some of them are spot on and some of them should delete their channels 🙊

[@EverydayislikeSunday123]

To put the importance of nutrition into perspective -- those with low vit D3 during covid were the ones most often hospitalized, put on ventilators and the ones who passed away. Many were people with dark skin as in blacks and hispanics are often vit d3 deficient. Not that light skinned people can't be low in vit D3, but melanin found more in the skin of dark people hinders vit d3 absorption, hence people with dark skin have built-in natural sun block and the reason they burn less and tan more, but they were the ones more likely to get more severe cases of covid due to low vit d3. Also, anyone who was obese during covid had more severe covid because obesity can also affect vit d3 levels. Anyway nutrition absolutely does matter and as much as we try to eat nutritious food to increase our daily optimal nutrients, it can still be quit hard, so supplementing is very important and helpful. Don't underestimate your body's chemistry and it's needs. You have to be your own and best advocate as most doctors will not teach you this. This is a good video and truthful -- do more research on tocotrienols -- he is not the only one talking about this. Another example most people do not know-- iron and calcium supplementation are about the 2 nutrients to research first before taking. Unless your doctor prescribes it for like heavy menstrual or internal bleeding, take cautiously and best in food form. Same with calcium food form best and not good in supplement form as can deposit in soft tissue of the body. Learn about the triad synergy of vit D3, K2 and magnesium also. Nutrition does matter and you need to stay positive, hopeful and keep learning what is best for your needs based on your unique health status.

[@whitneymoore4507]

Check your vitamins and body oils for the synthetic vitamin E. It's everywhere😢

[@angeloselarja]

Sound great except that Tocotrienols haven't been studied long enough to know if they are indeed a safer option. Its just speculation at this point. Just eat your almonds people.

[@helenjackson9232]

Actually they have been studied.... and there wonderful

[@marinarosejarocki9530]

Almonds are full of oxylates (unless you soak/sprout and peel them, I guess)

[@kae2678]

Stop fear mongering, for some people tocotrienols are life changing (me). Tocotrienols are the true vitamin e, not tocopherols. They started studying it DECADES ago, tocotrienols just seem "new" to you because the health world tried to keep it from going mainstream and rejected the person that discovered and preached about it.

[@nighthawk_predator1877]

So, in order to eliminate the dangers of using alpha tocopherol we must stop taking most if not all multivitamins then because they all seem to have this synthetic vitamin e in them.???

[@Maayraa111]

Exactly very dangerous.

[@beachstreet101]

So no more vitamins for anybody.

[@blackswanrising2024]

Dude, it's a good thing he said trout, I live next to a trout stream, it's basically all I eat

[@pawelsokolowski]

Can you explain why at 1:38 you are saying the vitamin E is a risk factor for cancer and heart disease, and you are showing some paper that has nothing to do with it ?

[@shanelawson5072]

Do you make a distinction between 'natural' vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) & synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)? Many or all of the problems come from the synthetic form I believe!?

[@jerryjohnson9531]

That is my understanding as well. My small amount of research on this has shown d-alpha tocopherol is safer than the synthetic dl- alpha tocopherol. I am not a doctor; that is just my 2 cents worth.

[@shanelawson5072]

@@jerryjohnson9531Yes, & my point is we don't know which form is being discussed in this video❗

[@lesliethomas7234]

@@jerryjohnson9531 See my post which I have just made. You are on to something.

[@neilbryllemalunes3837]

If there's acetate in it, that's synthetic

[@shanelawson5072]

@@neilbryllemalunes3837 dl-alpha tocopherol is synthetic.... d-alpha tocopherol is 'natural'..... That's all you need to know ❗😉👍🏼

[@kimgreenlee4064]

What’s your opinion of wheat germ oil for vitamin e.

[@joegormley6966]

KEEP THE FAITH

[@adrianashuman9098]

incredibly helpful!! thank you so much for these free, life saving resources!

[@chriskresser]

You're so welcome!

[@robertvann7349]

​@@chriskresserreally? Correlation is not causation, Statistics Analysis 101, Provide data for One A Day 55 plus supplement? How many rats and monkeys had cancer and died from synthetic multivitamin supplements. No data grasshopper? Shut up.🎉🎉🎉😂❤

[@neobellator]

Great info on this form of vitamin e. Thank you, Dr. Kresser

[@jameswest4819]

I appreciate your explanation and some of the numbers associated with it. Glad someone isn't just trying to either panic or manic the public, for a change. I just purchased a supplement with Sea Buckthorn oil and Hypromellose...it does not list annatto, but does list d-alpha tocotrienol, d-beta tocotrienol, d-gamma '', and d-delta ''. Does this seem plausible to you?

[@helenjackson9232]

The best explanation so far

[@JasonActualization]

Thanks Chris. Could you please provide the evidence of alpha tocopherols causing LDL oxidation?

[@KEVINCHU35]

Tocotrienol is the best

[@JasonActualization]

@@KEVINCHU35 Hmm I'm not convinced yet.

[@revanchdg]

Yes i don't think there's any such case. Vitamin e works along with vitamin c (ascorbate is actually the potent form) and also selenium (could be taken every 2-3 days since it's a mineral and can get accumulated). So i think it's obvious that not be much benefit from taking E alone since it's not a drug pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23700248/ This study shows alpha tocopherol does not deplete gamma tocopherol and tocotrienols

[@lydiamendiola2662]

Hi, you mentioned, Adapt Naturals...is that a product I can buy from you? I'm interested. Ty

[@chriskresser]

Hi Lydia, thanks for your interest in Adapt Naturals. You can check out the line and my Core Plus bundle at adaptnaturals.com, or via the link in the video description.

[@originalgifted7226]

Great summary for vitamin E!

[@LeanoraEmbodyTruth]

I have been using annatto for years, it grows here in Bali where I live. What I don't know is how much to take, it comes in seed and powder form and I add it to my cooking and also let it colour some coconut oil. If you have any wisdom on this I'd love to hear it. thank you for making this clear to the world

[@johnwilson681]

Do you know if tocotrienols are a blood thinner, or is that just tocopherols?

[@cazzy2891]

What about in sunscreen and skincare? Is that safe?

[@megatestobolon9831]

This is very important What form of vitamin E do you supplement. Over 90% of vitamin E that is sold on the market is simply poison. Big thanks to people who are addressing this problem widely in public.

[@outpost31737]

Utter rubbish.

[@AnGel-vl3df]

Is DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE good or bad?

[@neilbryllemalunes3837]

That's the synthetic one

[@perisndirangu1018]

Not good.

[@marwansherif6201]

Many thanks for the valuable information, Dr Chris. Would you be kind enough to tell us which variant are you referring to, alpha-tocopherol or d-alpha tocopherol?

[@chriskresser]

You're welcome! Any alpha-tocopherol form.

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

Where can I get your Tocotreinol 's?

[@ChrisZ70]

Dr. Barry Tan. Annatto-E

[@tabitahenderson9007]

Thank you for a very informative breakdown of vitamin e. I didn't or missed what amount per day would be beneficial for helping the liver hep b specifically ? Thank you again

[@canadianloon6433]

Excellent video Where can I get it pure? Amazon sells Amatto but has 25 percent tocopherol You are correct we have to be careful what to buy. Thank you

[@barbarawebb7185]

I take a Rosuvastatin. Can I take tocotrienols too?

[@norimeshau7638]

Do you have any side effects from rosuvastatin?

[@barbarawebb7185]

@@norimeshau7638 no

[@dangcoppock7362]

Thank you Dr. Kresser I came across your channel by chance like what I heard and subscribe hope to see more of your videos.

[@JalajaBonheim]

Was going to get your multivitamin from Adapt Naturals but it has alpha-tocopherol too!

[@daniellespangler5337]

YOURE KIDDING?!

[@twalk2008]

Thank you for this video

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I have started to eat one or two handfuls of almonds per day, since one handful is 50% RDA.

[@FrancesWellington]

Thanks Chris. I just switched to Gamma E400 (Source Naturals) which has a 3:1 gamma to alpha (tocopherol) ratio plus all 4 tocotrienals (EvNol) from palm fruit... so a step in the right direction. I'll upgrade again for my next order. Cheers!

[@chriskresser]

Yes, gamma-tocopherols are better than alpha-tocopherol. But tocotrienols are better than both!

[@lydiamendiola2662]

@@chriskresser Hi, where do we order your product from? Ty

[@barbaras3206]

​@@chriskresserneed to see safety data. Are either SAFE? YES. GO FOOD based.

[@TroyWillis]

How would something be an essential vitamin form but isn't found in food?

[@chriskresser]

Vitamin E is essential. It is a family of eight compounds: 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. Both tocopherols and tocotrienols are found in food, but in small amounts. There is nothing wrong with dietary tocopherols-but over 90 percent of Americans don't get enough from food. This video is addressing the problem with supplementing with tocopherols, and suggests tocotrienols as an alternative.

[@deborahanderson4211]

I have high blood pressure, and I want to know if I should take?

[@JR-uy3zo]

Fasting. Check out Dr Mindy pelz

[@perisndirangu1018]

Try grape seed extract. (Natural factors brand )vitaminD3and K2. Magnesium taute by ( NOW brand)

[@shanepipkin4041]

I can't find much information online or reviews on this vitamin what is the best ones out there I can buy? thank you

[@LayLow83]

I take my 1 to 2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil just about every day.

[@RGR465]

The explanation is not clear From my understanding the harmful type is the synthetic which start with “dl” . And the natural form of vitamin E which start with ”d” is harmless. Correct me if I’m wrong

[@mubarakalhajraf6761]

Al the study’s is using the synthetic vitamin e not the natural one.. so you should read your paper before you take about it

[@Diana-mu9vd]

What about a spoonful of rice tocos or red palm oil?

[@dorothyferguson238]

What about vitamin E 268 1,787% (as d-alpha tocopherol plus mixed tocopherois: d-beta d-deita and d-gamma tocopherol) 400 lu 268 mg per softgel please tell me it the good or bad thank you so much grateful😊 they by Swanson

[@richricogranada9647]

I just bought VITAMIN CODE 50 & WISER WOMEN, from Garden of Life, and the stupid whoever put tocoferol in it. Now, I want to return the thing, because I am getting wiser.

[@urastus9202]

you didn't read enough re the source of tocopherols in that multi vitamin (it's actually on the same line that lists vit e) - it isn't synthetic. I think that's the issue here - synthetic vs organic.

[@shadrackollennu1199]

So how much can you take a day?

[@ShinoaValpuriS]

but then they say nuts and seeds not good since they can cause kidnhey stones. hehe we cannot take anything

[@olilumgbalu5653]

Is tocopherol the same is tocopheryl?

[@denalimedical3682]

Would this include the vitamin E in Carlsons CodLiver oil? Very low dose and is D alpha ? Just don’t know anymore…?

[@fleetingtym1961]

I need a prenatal multivitamin that include tocotrienols! I havent found a SINGLE one. They ALL have tocopheryl/pherol. Do you or anyone here know of a safe and OPTIMUM prenatal multivitamin with tocotrienols??? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@susanarodrigues1579]

No but i think the prenatal from dr berg doesnt have vitamin e at all (you can take it separately) and the one from mama natural is sourced from food blend

[@fleetingtym1961]

@@susanarodrigues1579 thank you thank you thank you! Looking into it now.

[@andrewnorris5415]

How can we be sure Tocotrienol is safe for prostate cancer etc? As we know other supplement forms taken over 7 years or so eventually caused prostate risk to go up (when came off them!).

[@ahmadsh99]

Ok. What is the good supplement then? Please someone help

[@ChrisZ70]

Annatto-E by Designs for Health (Dr. Barry Tan).

[@javierantonio8937]

Can i just eat the annotta ?

[@TerriYoung-n3n]

I need more studies on vitamin e

[@joyceeejoyce9452]

Hi Chris,Thank you for this video. I've been using TOCOVID SupraBio 100mg. Its a combination of Tocotrienols + Tocopherol Complex. The d- Alpha-Tocopherol is 45.80 IU only. Would it still affect in our body? The rest is d-Gamma-Tocotrienol 56.40mg, d-Alpha Tocotrienol 30.76mg, d-Delta Tocotrienol 12.84mg, Plant Squalene 25.64mg, Phytosterol Complex 10.24mg and Phytocarotenoid Complex 180.00 ug. Is this safe to take? Please advise..

[@ChrisZ70]

Tocopherol supplements interfere with tocotrienols, the Es that you want. Do not supp with tocopherol, only - trienol.

[@yassina-r6806]

Will this help with my lack of muscle recovery and fatigue after I train. It's really annoying Me. Also some leg numbness

[@cb1623]

Maybe slow down on the exercise.

[@YOURJOURNEY]

Stop telling lies, you could tell your viewers tht it is the synthetic form tht is causing those things smh

[@urastus9202]

hallelujah! 😀

[@valeriereneeharper]

Misleading people, and it’s such a shame. He should delete this whole dumb video

[@tuffhuhn]

Is it also good for smokers?

[@SimGTAandCOD]

Yes. Helps repair lung tissue

[@pemoore591]

I am taking 125mg of tocotrienols but my multiple vitamins 25mg of tocopherols. How much will the tocopherols negate the tocotrienols.

[@pambaughman1579]

Which brand

[@ForestTekkenVideos]

You probably saved me from a heart attack! The least I can r is like and subscribe! 👍

[@clairehastings9766]

Do U ship To Europe

[@mixremusic]

Is AOR Total E good?

[@bigred9428]

What is "long term"?

[@pramuanchutham7355]

Cheap vitamin E in the discount-stores is dl-alpha be tocopherol..made from petroleum.😮

[@abcd-kz9vw]

But there are studies stating alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active and from all vitamin E vitamers the human body prefers alpha-tocopherol.

[@valeriereneeharper]

Because it’s true. He left out the most important part of everything he was saying, he was talking about the synthetic form but didn’t specify which I think is dishonest and lazy

[@golanomer2350]

what about alpha and beta tocotrienols?

[@ct12969]

They are very good. Watch a few videos from Dr Barrie Tan, He is a biochemist who has been studying tocotrienols for about 40 years.

[@beachstreet101]

Vitamin E supplements alone give me headaches. When it’s part of the ingredients in a multivitamin I’m fine. It must be because the Vitamin E supplements sold individually have too high of a milligram. Throughout history whenever a supplement of vitamin has caused high cases of illness or death, they’ve pulled it off the shelves. If this was causing that there would be a massive media frenzy over it.

[@PureLivingNutrition]

What about vitamin E acetate?

[@jennifermcneill7792]

Ow do i get v.e ?

[@selo7062]

But Seeds And nuts high with Omega 6???

[@saadweiss2548]

and lectins which cause inflammation

[@User-2cents]

Blood tests first, second, and third.

[@AMGTT]

A is synthetic d-alpha is the better version

[@MaliaArrayah777]

There’s vitamin e in every single multivitamin ….

[@Medinalegend]

U put wrong information ❌

[@helenarichard]

Never liked it. The smell alone of vit E capsules made me want to vomit.

[@LB-ku6ry]

❤

[@Ttow49]

Not sure I agree with this guy

[@mamaconde8588]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@fredh3152]

I wish you didn't make your product with glycerine

[@excalibur7185]

Gamma E.

[@louisbatori9914]

Highly recommend eating Big Macs 😊

[@ZelenoJabko]

Criss crosser

[@chrisbronson5341]

The word is ' ironic ' , not ' funny '.

[@existentialmisery8216]

alpha tocopherol

[@Luckyy227]

Wtf…

[@Zero-wu9gr]

What about d-alpha Tocopherol? Most vit e tablets have it in the UK

[@JR-ht2vy]

I’ve read that form of vitamin e is good, as long as it’s not synthetic!

[@ضاري-م2ض]

Great summary for vitamin E!