A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that works as an antioxidant, helping protect cell membranes from damage. The main form in the body is alpha-tocopherol, which is what blood tests usually measure.
Because it is fat-soluble, vitamin E is absorbed alongside dietary fat and stored in the body's fatty tissue and liver.
Vitamin E protects cells from oxidative damage and supports immune and nerve function. Deficiency is rare and mostly seen with fat malabsorption or certain genetic conditions, where it can cause nerve and muscle problems over time.
Testing is helpful when malabsorption is suspected or when assessing nutritional status. Because vitamin E travels with blood fats, results are often interpreted in relation to blood lipid levels.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
Measured as serum alpha-tocopherol. Ranges are guidance and vary by laboratory and method.
| Status | Serum alpha-tocopherol |
|---|---|
| Deficiency | Below 12 µmol/L |
| Typical adult reference | Approximately 12 to 42 µmol/L |
Results are often interpreted alongside total cholesterol because vitamin E travels with blood lipids. Confirm the exact interval with the reporting laboratory.
You learn whether your vitamin E level is low, adequate, or high. True deficiency is uncommon and usually relates to conditions that impair fat absorption. A low result in that context can support a diagnosis, while a high result usually reflects supplementation.
Blood fat levels affect vitamin E results, so high or low lipids can shift the value independently of vitamin E stores. Recent supplementation raises levels. Conditions that impair fat absorption lower them.
Read alongside total cholesterol and triglycerides, since vitamin E is transported with blood lipids and is often expressed relative to them.
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