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Life Extension Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols

Life Extension · Softgel · 268 mg

Price/day

€0.42

Dose

268 mg

Servings/pack

60

Pack price

€24.90

Transparency Index

8.3/10

Recommended Smarter vitamin E supplementation than alpha-tocopherol alone. Gamma-E addresses the tocopherol imbalance problem.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

Mixed tocopherols provide a broader antioxidant spectrum than alpha-tocopherol alone. Gamma-tocopherol has its own anti-inflammatory properties.

Value for money 7.0/10

€0.42 per day for a full tocopherol spectrum is reasonable.

Product quality 9.0/10

Life Extension uses all four tocopherol forms (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) with an emphasis on gamma.

Label honesty 9.0/10

All tocopherol forms and amounts individually declared.

Third-party testing 8.0/10

Life Extension maintains its own analytical lab; COAs available.

Product Description

While most vitamin E supplements contain only alpha-tocopherol, Life Extension delivers the full spectrum with an emphasis on gamma-tocopherol. Gamma-E has its own anti-inflammatory properties and is actually displaced by high-dose alpha-tocopherol — a key argument for mixed tocopherols.

What We Like

  • All four tocopherol forms, not just alpha
  • Gamma-tocopherol as the main component — often overlooked
  • Addresses the problem of alpha-tocopherol-only supplementation
  • Life Extension quality standard

What We’re Missing

  • More expensive than basic vitamin E
  • Clinical relevance of gamma vs. alpha is not yet fully established
  • 60 softgels = 2 months supply

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel daily with a fatty meal. Do not take alongside anticoagulants without medical advice.

Ingredient dossier

Vitamin E: 8 lipid-soluble antioxidants protecting cell membranes. Natural mixed tocopherols are generally safe; high-dose synthetic forms carry risks documented in the SELECT trial.

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