While it is possible to meet daily vitamin E needs through food, oral and topical supplements are also available. ... When taken in small doses, vitamin E rarely causes any negative side effects.

CAVEATS The Vitamin E dosage used in the study is considered quite high: For most adults, the recommended daily intake is just 15 milligrams (about 22 international units).A previous study not ...

Daily vitamin E doses of 400 international units (IU) or more can increase the risk of death and should be avoided, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2004.

Four studies have evaluated serum or plasma tocopherol levels in neonates receiving a dose of vitamin E that is adjusted for body weight. 25,26,27,28,29 In preterm infants with birth weight 820 to ...