The RDA for Vitamin E is quite low at 10 mg. per day. Even this small dose has shown a protective effect in reducing heart disease in study groups. It can reduce the side effects of antidepressants and help alleviate PMS and menopausal symptoms. The recommended nutritional dose is 400 to 800 IU'S daily. It is safe to take in larger doses in specific disease states.
Vitamin E is available in two forms, a synthetic and a natural product.
The natural Vitamin E is more active and contains a number of Vitamin E chemical variations that are all helpful. The synthetic form of Vitamin E contains a singular form of which only half is biologically active. The natural derivative is my choice. We now have more evidence showing the importance of diet on one's health. We, as a population, consume vast amounts of food with little nutritional value.