Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
For the body system: Capillaries

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin E, particularly in the form of mixed tocotrienols, is sometimes used as a supplement to support capillary health due to its antioxidant properties. Scientific interest in this area focuses on Vitamin E’s ability to reduce oxidative stress, which can potentially protect the endothelial lining of blood vessels, including capillaries. Some studies suggest that tocotrienols, compared to tocopherols (another form of Vitamin E), may have stronger antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects could theoretically help maintain capillary integrity and reduce microvascular complications, particularly in conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.

However, direct clinical evidence specifically linking Vitamin E supplementation (especially tocotrienols) to improved capillary function in humans is limited. Most supportive evidence comes from animal models or in vitro studies, which demonstrate reduced endothelial dysfunction and decreased oxidative damage after tocotrienol administration. Human studies are fewer and often focus on broader cardiovascular endpoints rather than capillary health alone.

While the biological plausibility exists due to Vitamin E’s antioxidant roles, robust clinical trials directly demonstrating benefit for capillary health are lacking. Therefore, the scientific evidence for using mixed tocotrienols to support the capillaries is limited and cannot be considered strong at this time.

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