Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
For the body system: Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Vitamin E, particularly in the form of mixed tocotrienols and tocopherols, has been scientifically investigated for its role in supporting the reproductive system. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative damage, which is especially important in reproductive tissues due to their high rate of cell division and metabolic activity. In both male and female reproductive health, oxidative stress has been linked to decreased fertility, poor sperm quality, and compromised oocyte health.
Several studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation may improve certain reproductive parameters. In males, vitamin E (including tocotrienols) has demonstrated benefits in improving sperm motility and reducing sperm DNA damage, particularly in men with infertility linked to oxidative stress. Animal studies also suggest that vitamin E deficiency can lead to testicular degeneration and impaired spermatogenesis. In females, some evidence indicates a potential role in supporting endometrial health and embryo implantation, although the data is less robust than in males.
However, while the antioxidative properties of vitamin E are well-established, most clinical trials focus on mixed tocopherols rather than specifically on tocotrienols. Human data on tocotrienols’ unique effects are still emerging, and high-quality, large-scale randomized controlled trials are limited. Therefore, while there is scientific rationale and some evidence supporting the use of vitamin E (including mixed tocotrienols) for reproductive health, the evidence is moderate, and further research is needed to clarify their specific benefits.
More about Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
More about Reproductive System
Other ingredients that support Reproductive System
acetyl l-carnitineamino acids
ashwagandha
beta-sitosterol
black cohosh
bovine
bovine liver
broccoli
calcium
chaste tree
Chinese salvia root
choline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
damiana
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
fish protein
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
ginger
ginseng
gokhru
hops
inositol
iodine
iron
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
l-arginine
l-carnitine
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus jensenii
licorice root
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
magnesium
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
muira puama
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
pomegranate
protein
pumpkin
quail egg
raspberry
rehmannia glutinosa
saffron
saw palmetto
selenium
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin E
seaweed
water
wild yam
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
suma
squawvine
mugwort
nut grass
anise
punarnava
smilax
chaff flower
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
cistanche
dioscorea
dodder
eucommia
ganoderma
lotus seed
morinda
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
barrenwort
shepherd's purse
wood betony
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
yohimbe
11-Ketotestosterone
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Arachidonic Acid
Achyranthes
Anamu
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Ant
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Animal protein
Blue Cohosh
Babchi
Baliospermum
Black galingale
Beef
Beef liver
Bugbane
Bulbine natalensis
Black Gram
Banyan
Ba Ji Tian
Barbasco
Bee products
Borassus aethiopum
banana
Boerhavia diffusa
Calochortus
Curculigo orchicides
Cohosh
Clary sage
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cucurbita
Cod Liver Oil
Codonopsis
Cnidium
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cynomorium
Cyathula
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
Casticin
Campylandra fimbriata
Catuaba
Costus
Carthamus
Canscora
DHEA
Daidzein
Deer Velvet
Dong Quai
Dibenzo-alpha pyrones
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Euryale seed
Elk antler
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Embelia
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
Lotus
Orchid
yohimbine
Other body systems supported by Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Heart
Immune System
Liver
Male Reproductive System
Mucus Membranes
Nerves
Reproductive System
Skin
Testes
Veins