What Is Vitamin E? Get to Know This Essential Nutrient*

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Vitamin E is an antioxidant. So why is it important, and how can we help ensure we're meeting our daily needs? Let’s dive in.*

How to Get Enough Vitamin E

Vitamin E is available in a wealth of plant-based foods, especially nuts and seeds. You might be low in Vitamin E if you don’t eat a variety of these foods, but that's where supplementation can come in handy. Many people in the US are not getting the recommended amounts of Vitamin E, which is why we recommend supplementing your diet with a quality multivitamin.*

Like a lot of nutrients, E comes in many subforms, eight to be exact. But four of the eight--the tocopherols--are important for us. The most recognized of the tocopherols are alpha tocopherol (a-TO) and gamma tocopherol (g-TO).

Our Vitamin E Philosophy

At Ritual, we believe in a food-first approach and helping to fill gaps with a quality multivitamin. When it comes to our vitamin E, we break with tradition and use the four tocopherols--alpha, beta, gamma, delta--just like what’s found in a healthy diet.*

If you ask us, it’s just common sense.

Meet Our Experts

This article features advice from members of our Scientific Advisory Board.

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Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi

SVP, Scientific & Clinical Affairs
Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi is the Senior Vice President of Science and Innovation at Ritual, where she leads the translation of cutting-edge nutritional research into transformative, evidence-based nutrition solutions. A Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences and a Registered Dietitian, Dr. Sharafi trained at Penn State University and the University of Connecticut and has authored dozens of scientific publications. With expertise spanning clinical studies, dietary patterns, chemosensory perception, and product innovation, she bridges rigorous science with real-world impact and is recognized for her influence within the broader healthcare and nutrition community. Passionate about making complex research accessible and actionable, Dr. Sharafi is committed to advancing public health through evidence-based innovation and a deeper understanding of the science behind what we eat.

Meet The Author

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Victoria Hoff

Writer
Victoria Hoff is an accomplished writer, journalist, and former wellness editor who has covered a wide variety of health, nutrition, and wellness topics during her tenure. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, and after writing for Vogue, Elle, Byrdie, The/Thirty, and more, channeled her editorial skills into a marketing career.

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