Vitamin E
Adults need about 4mg (men) or 3mg (women) of vitamin E a day, easily met from plant oils, nuts and seeds.
Short answer Adults need about 4mg (men) or 3mg (women) of vitamin E a day, easily met from plant oils, nuts and seeds. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Do I need a supplement?
Rarely. Deficiency is uncommon.
Safe amounts
540mg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. High doses can interact with blood thinners.
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- Vitamin K2Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
- Calcium supplementsAdults need 700mg of calcium a day, which dairy, fortified alternatives, bread and green vegetables usually cover.
- Zinc supplementsAdults need 9.5mg (men) or 7mg (women) of zinc a day.
- Folic acidAdults need 200 micrograms of folate a day.
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Questions people ask
What should I know about vitamin E?
Adults need about 4mg (men) or 3mg (women) of vitamin E a day, easily met from plant oils, nuts and seeds.
Can I take this with medication?
Ask a pharmacist or GP first; some supplements interact with medicines.
Do supplements replace a balanced diet?
No. They are meant to add to a varied diet, not stand in for one.
Sources
- NHS: Vitamins and minerals (opens in a new tab)
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims register (opens in a new tab)
Checked 9 October 2026.