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D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate

Also known as: alpha tocopheryl acetate, alpha tocopherol acetate

Low concern

D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate is the natural-source form of vitamin E and is approved as a nutrient supplement. Considered safe at fortification levels.

Found in

3,645 products

What it is

The acetate ester of natural-form vitamin E (RRR-alpha-tocopherol); a stable form used in fortification and supplements.

Vitamin E nutrient fortificant; antioxidant precursor.

Why it's flagged

very high supplemental doses may impair coagulation

What regulators actually say

"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for vitamin E for adults is 1,000 mg/day of supplemental alpha-tocopherol."

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin E Fact Sheet — ods.od.nih.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as nutrient (21 CFR 184.1890)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized vitamin E source

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