Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels

by Kirkland Signature

Product Features

• Vitamin E contributes to cardiovascular health
• No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Preservatives,
• No Yeast, Starch or Gluten
• USP has tested and verified ingredients, potency and manufacturing process. USP sets official standards for dietary supplements
• 500 Softgels

Product Description

Vitamin E contributes to cardiovascular health by helping to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation which may cause cellular damage. Vitamin E helps maintain and support: Healthy Immune Function, Healthy Brain Function, Eye Health, Healthy Skin, Antioxidant Protection.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0008FUU34
• UPC: 096619982110
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,466 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #57 in Health & Personal Care > Diet & Nutrition > Vitamins & Supplements > Vitamins & Multivitamins

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Confirming "Kathy with a K", March 13, 2011

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Eric DZ - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

After reading Kathy's comment I researched this product. It was verified that this particular formula of Vitamin E is not that great, did not say toxic, but did say it was synthetic and there are much better choices on the market, exactly as Kathy mentioned. The supplier may have done their part in shipping; but, if the product is inferior, shipping is irrelavent. Thanks Kathy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hide the kids, these are toxic!...*sigh*, September 29, 2011

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eCognition (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

This is an excellent price for vitamin E, and the gelcaps are easy to swallow. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better bargain. I also use them to treat puncture sites for my mobile blood-drawing business. I keep them in the bottle they came in, as placing them in my vitamin containers changes the texture of the gelcaps. Not sure if this has a detrimental effect or not, but I just decided to go with the recommendation to keep them in the bottle.

The dl-alpha form has a lower tolerable upper intake level of 1000, while the natural form has a tolerable upper intake level of 1500. So, if you're gauging how much Vitamin E you should take, using the upper level for natural E for the dl-alpha form will put you at 1.5 times the amount you should be taking, which would be considered "toxic". Could you please look at the label for this product, "K"? I see 400 IU, which is less than 2 1/2 times the upper intake limit (I'm sorry, "toxic") limit for vitamin E, even when using synthetic E as our reference. And the serving size for this product is 1 softgel. So, you'd have to take 3 gel caps to even get into the beginning range of what could be considered unsafe for these supplements. In other words, I think reviewers should do their homework before they go sounding the alarm for a specific product, especially since there are people behind these products, if you know what I mean.

Anyone questioning this dl vs. d analysis of the two forms can view the Vitamin E Meta-analysis in Annals of internal medicine, and then head on over to the Council on Responsible Nutrition for a critical view countering this report. In either report, however, you'll find out just how safe you are taking these supplements. Get you supplement on!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do I Need Vitamin E Supplements?, January 10, 2012

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Gary Peterson (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kirkland Signature Vitamin E 400 IU, 500 Softgels (Health and Beauty)

Do I need vitamin E supplements? Well, I don't really know. My doctor has never said anything about it, but if I waited for my doctor to tell me about everything I needed in life, I'd probably be dead by now. LOL No, I'm interested in my good health and I read a lot. A lot of nutritional authorities suggest taking additional vitamin E for the heart and vascular system. As such I picked up a bottle of Kirkland Signature Vitamin E (400 IU, 500 Softgels) at my local Costco warehouse store. Maybe it will help my circulation system, plus it's good for it's antioxidant properties. I just checked my blood pressure and it was 110/80 with a pulse of 54. You'd think there couldn't be much wrong. Oh, I've had a bit of a problem with an irregular heartbeat now and then, but I've had that condition ever since it was detected in 1980 and it has caused no problems. I've even run a marathon with this irregularity. How serious can it be? I've been warned that this irregularity might expose me to a slightly greater risk of stroke so I take baby aspirin on a daily basis to keep my blood a bit thinner. Perhaps I should add that I'm now 75 and a lot of older people have increased rates of heart and circulation problems. So, do I need vitamin E supplements? Well, I don't really know, but I take a lot of other supplements and having E in the mix seems reasonable. It's a mini insurance policy and a matter of faith, I suppose. Well, one thing is certain, it seems that I should either take E or stop reading about it. My choice is the first.

I might add an additional note. I't's very hard to rate an item like this in that I may not know of it's benefits for years, if then. I've had excellent results with all other Kirkland Signature products and I'm giving it five stars on that basis. Be sure to read some of the lower rated reviews before making a purchase decision.

Gary Peterson