D-Alpha Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Solid evidence for antioxidant. Not a miracle worker, but genuinely useful for the right person.
Verdict
6/10 Mixed
Evidence
Grade B / 100+ Studies
The No-BS Summary
8 things. 60 seconds. Everything you need.
WHAT IT DOES
The real vitamin E. Synthetic is half as good.
DOES IT WORK?
6/10 Mixed. Natural vitamin E form. Body retains it twice as well as synthetic (dl-alpha). Look for "d" not "dl" on labels.
HOW MUCH TO TAKE
100-400 IU daily
COST
Mid-range. $35-50/month. Standard for most people.
FIRST 24 HOURS
Don't expect miracles on day one. It's building in your system.
AFTER A FEW WEEKS
Give it 4-8 weeks for full effects. Patience pays.
SAFETY
One heads-up: high_dose_caution. Otherwise, you're good.
HOW IT FEELS
No acute feeling. Long-term protection.
QUICK ANSWERS
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