Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
For the body system: Capillaries

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin E (most commonly as tocopheryl acetate in supplements and topical preparations) has been investigated for its role in supporting vascular health, including capillaries. Vitamin E functions primarily as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes—including those of endothelial cells lining capillaries—from oxidative damage. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that vitamin E can help maintain the integrity of blood vessels and may reduce capillary fragility under conditions of oxidative stress. However, evidence from human clinical trials is limited and somewhat inconsistent.

Historically, vitamin E deficiency has been associated with neurological and muscular issues, but not directly with capillary or vascular problems. In clinical settings, vitamin E has occasionally been used to address symptoms of capillary fragility (such as easy bruising or petechiae), but large-scale, high-quality studies to confirm efficacy are lacking. Some small trials and anecdotal reports suggest that vitamin E supplementation may modestly decrease capillary permeability or fragility in certain populations, but these findings are not robust or universally accepted. Overall, while there is some scientific rationale and limited evidence for vitamin E supporting capillary health via its antioxidant properties, the level of evidence is low, and supplementation is not widely recommended specifically for this purpose.

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