Vitamin E hasn't proven to be good for the heart, and now a study suggests that too much vitamin E — daily doses of 400 IU or more — actually increases the risk of dying, according to new findings.

Daily vitamin E doses of 400 international units (IU) or more can increase the risk of death and should be avoided, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that use of high-dose vitamin E supplements, in excess of 400 IU (international units), is associated with a higher overall risk of dying. These results should be ...

Scientists still are unsure how much daily vitamin E is best. The committee that created the latest federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans says that many adults and children in the U.S.

October 11, 2011 — Vitamin E supplementation in men does not protect against prostate cancer; instead, it might increase risk. Men who received a common dose and formulation of vitamin E (400 IU/d) ...

In a special three-part series, the “Today” show tries to clear up some of the confusion surrounding vitamins. We know they're important to our health, but what's the best way to get vitamins and ...

If you’re looking to fight free radical damage, vitamin E is one of the most potent antioxidants around. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin that you can find naturally in many foods. However, your diet may ...

High-dose vitamin E may increase all-cause mortality, according to a meta-analysis of clinical trials presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2004 and published in a recent ...

Despite observational evidence that vitamin E supplementation is associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer, clinical trial results have been disappointing. In a previously ...

In a trial that included about 35,000 men, those who were randomized to receive daily supplementation with vitamin E had a significantly increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study. In ...