DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

Also known as: alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, mixed tocopherols

Fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. Important for immune function and skin health.

15mgRDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

1000mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

3ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongAntioxidant protection

Protects polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes from oxidation.

22 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Effects of alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene supplementation on upper aerodigestive tract cancers in a large, randomized controlled trial.Cancer (2007) · PMID 17265529 Double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial of vitamin E and pentoxifylline in patients with chronic arm lymphoedema and fibrosis after surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer.Radiother Oncol (2004) · PMID 15542159 Serum tocopherol levels in very preterm infants after a single dose of vitamin E at birth.Pediatrics (2013) · PMID 24218460

moderateSupports skin health

May help protect skin from UV damage when combined with vitamin C.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

increased bleeding risk at high doses
nausea
fatigue

Drug Interactions

blood thinners
statins
chemotherapy

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (3)

Simply SupplementsHigh Strength Starflower Oil 500 mg

88 2

MontiffLiver Protec

86 3

SuperSmartDerma Relief