Solgar Natural Source Dry Vitamin E 134 mg (200 IU) is a food supplement that provides natural-source vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) in a non-oily dry form, inside a vegetable capsule. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. The pack contains 50 capsules and the directions are 1 capsule a day, and Solgar describes the dry form as suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Key Features

• Natural-source vitamin E: Contains vitamin E as D-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate, which Solgar describes as natural vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol).
• 134 mg (200 IU) per capsule: This is the lower-strength of Solgar's two Dry Vitamin E capsules. The other provides 268 mg (400 IU).
• Dry, non-oily capsule: The vitamin E is in dry form in a vegetable capsule with a hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose shell, rather than in an oil-filled softgel.
• One capsule daily: The dosage is 1 capsule a day, so a pack of 50 capsules lasts 50 days.

What is the difference between Dry Vitamin E 134 mg and 268 mg?

Both are Solgar Natural Source Dry Vitamin E vegetable capsules in packs of 50, taken as 1 capsule a day. The difference is the strength: one capsule provides either 134 mg (200 IU) or 268 mg (400 IU) of vitamin E.

Do I need a vitamin E supplement?

The NHS says most people should be able to get all the vitamin E they need from a varied and balanced diet. Solgar lists nuts, nut oils, olive oil, green leafy vegetables and avocados as natural food sources of vitamin E. Vitamin E supplements are an option, but should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet.

Is Solgar Dry Vitamin E suitable for vegans and vegetarians?

Solgar describes the product as ideal for vegans and vegetarians, and lists it as kosher and gluten-free. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, a vegetable cellulose.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Kosher
• Halal
• Gluten-Free

Ingredients: Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate) 134 mg (200 IU) per capsule.

Other ingredients: Bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose. Anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.

Take 1 capsule daily.

Vitamin E supplements should not be taken in excess. Please note:

• The Department of Health and Social Care advises that taking 540 mg (800 IU) or less a day of vitamin E supplements is unlikely to cause any harm, and that taking too much could be harmful.
• NHS patient information for people taking warfarin advises against taking vitamin E supplements. If you take warfarin, speak to your anticoagulant clinic or doctor first.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.