Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E (not specified)
For the body system: Eyes
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that has been investigated for its potential role in supporting eye health, particularly in relation to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract prevention. Several large epidemiological studies, such as the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), have evaluated Vitamin E (in combination with other antioxidants and zinc) for reducing the progression of AMD. The AREDS and AREDS2 trials found that while the combination of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, zinc, and copper) modestly reduced the risk of progression to advanced AMD in high-risk individuals, vitamin E alone did not show a significant benefit when isolated from the combination. Other randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have largely failed to demonstrate a consistent or significant protective effect of vitamin E supplementation alone on cataract formation or overall eye health in the general population.
Despite its widespread use and theoretical antioxidant benefit, current scientific evidence does not strongly support Vitamin E supplementation by itself for maintaining or improving eye health in the absence of deficiency. However, it remains part of some antioxidant formulations used in specific, high-risk populations for slowing the progression of AMD. As such, the evidence for Vitamin E supporting eye health is limited and best characterized as modest when used in combination with other nutrients rather than as a standalone intervention.
Other ingredients that support Eyes
acetyl l-carnitinealgal oil
alpha-carotene
anchovies
anthocyanins
apricot
astaxanthin
berry flavor
beta-carotene
bilberry
black currant
blackberry
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
carrot
citicoline
cryptoxanthin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
flavonols
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gooseberry
hyaluronic acid
hypromellose
kale
l-carnosine
l-taurine
lutein
mackerel
mannitol
marine lipid
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
pine bark
pumpkin
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rutin
saffron
sardines
shrimp
spinach
tomato
triphala
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
water
mulberry
zeaxanthin
zinc
chickweed
morus
chrysanthemum
haliotis
polyphenols
trace minerals
goji berry
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Aronia melanocarpa
Alchornea
Avocado
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
beta-zeacarotene
Beef liver
Blakeslea trispora
berry
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Barbary matrimony vine
Crocin
Carnosine
Cod Liver Oil
Cyanidin
Cornflower
Cantaloupe
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Cornus
Carotene (unspecified)
Crocetin
Cocklebur
Crypthecodinium
Celosia
Capsanthin
Currant
Dunaliella salina
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Egg
Ergothioneine
Eyebright
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Flavonoids
Fish
Fatty acids
Fagopyrum
Flavoglycosides
fibroblast growth factor
Rose
Squid
Squash
Other body systems supported by Vitamin E (not specified)
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Glandular System
Heart
Immune System
Liver
Lungs
Male Reproductive System
Muscles
Nerves
Ovaries
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skin
Testes