There is some evidence suggesting a protective effect of vitamin E against prostate, bladder, and colorectal cancer, but more research is needed. Most clinical studies show that vitamin E supplements do not have any overall health benefit or any beneficial effect on heart disease or cancer in general.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
American Cancer Society
Vitamin E has been proposed for the prevention or treatment of many health conditions, often based on its antioxidant properties. However, aside from the treatment of vitamin E deficiency, there are a lack of clearly proven medicinal uses of vitamin E supplementation beyond the recommended daily allowance.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
How much Vitamin E do I need? What foods provide Vitamin E? What are some of the effects of Vitamin E on my health? Read on to find the answers to these, and other related questions.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
