Because most of the food sources of vitamin E are foods that aren't consumed in large amounts, a therapeutic level of vitamin E may be achieved only with supplements.
Review Date: 3/7/2009 Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
