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Vitamin E for glowing skin, delivered by live probiotics.

A powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes, skin, and immune cells against everyday free radical damage.

What it is

Vitamin E (usually d-alpha tocopherol) is an essential fat-soluble nutrient and one of your body's main internal protectors.

In Velobiotics supplements, vitamin E is paired with microencapsulated probiotics to guard your delicate cell membranes against free radical damage. It protects blood vessel walls, skin tissue, and gut cells from daily wear and tear.

Also known as: d-alpha Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol

Key benefits

  • Neutralises free radicals before they can damage cell walls, keeping your cells healthy and strong.
  • Supports healthy immune cells, helping your body defend itself against seasonal bugs.
  • Protects your skin, eyes, and blood vessels from environmental stress and premature ageing.
  • Partners with vitamin C to continuously recharge your body's antioxidant defences.

Amplified by probiotics

Because vitamin E is fat-soluble, it needs a healthy, calm digestive environment to be absorbed properly. Probiotics help reduce everyday wear and tear on your cells in your gut, protecting vitamin E from breaking down before your body can use it. Friendly gut bacteria also help break down healthy dietary fats, making it much easier for your gut lining to absorb vitamin E into your bloodstream.

Typical dose

15–30 mg/day (22.5–45 IU/day)

The evidence

Evidence: strong

Clinical studies confirm that vitamin E supports cell membrane health, reduces signs of everyday wear and tear on your cells, and helps maintain a robust immune system as you age. (Rizvi et al. 2014, Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J; Meydani et al. 2018, Adv Nutr; Traber et al. 2014, Free Radic Biol Med).

  1. Rizvi S, et al. The role of vitamin E in human health and some diseases. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2014;14(2):e157-165 PubMed ↗
  2. Meydani SN, et al. Vitamin E and immunity: simple transfer or complex interaction? Adv Nutr. 2018;9(2):136-137 PubMed ↗
  3. Traber MG, Head B. Vitamin E: necessary nutrient-yet clinical case for deficiency remains elusive. Free Radic Biol Med. 2014;77:380-390 PubMed ↗

Safety & who should check first

Vitamin E is well tolerated at standard supplement doses, with a high upper safety limit of 1,000 mg per day. If you take blood-thinning medication (such as warfarin) or are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking vitamin E.