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Sisu Sisu - Vitamin E 400IU, 180 sgels

Name: Sisu Sisu - Vitamin E 400IU, 180 sgels
Brand: Sisu
SKU: sisu-vitamin-e-400-iu
Price: 26.98 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Sisu Vitamin E 400 IU - A more dosage-specific form of Vitamin E, in a pure, natural d-Alpha Tocopherol form for longer shelf-life. As a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E is known for its ability to help prevent degenerative conditions, while promoting healthy nerves and muscles, speeding the healing of wounds, strengthening capillaries and promoting healthy, youthful skin, hair and nails.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $26.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Year-round defense: Daily support for a resilient immune response.
Antioxidant support: Helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.
Tradition meets research: Time-tested ingredients in clinically informed doses.

Best suited to: someone replacing a synthetic dl-alpha product, someone eating very little fat or oil, someone who wants one softgel a day, not a handful.

What the research supports

One softgel gives 400 IU (about 268 mg) of natural d-alpha tocopherol, the RRR form. One hundred eighty softgels lasts about six months at one a day.

Studies use about 400 IU a day, the amount tested in long trials.

Vitamin E absorption (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, human pharmacokinetic studies): The natural RRR form used here binds more tightly to the liver protein that carries vitamin E into the blood, so it raises blood levels more per IU than the synthetic form.
Membrane protection (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, biomarker studies): Vitamin E sits inside cell membranes and stops chain reactions once a fat molecule there gets oxidized, and trials confirm it lowers markers of that damage, though the felt effect is unclear.
Antioxidant effect (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Long trials of about 400 IU a day in well-nourished adults have mostly come back neutral, so daily use without a specific reason is unlikely to change how you feel or measurable health markers.

Read the literature: Vitamin E absorption on PubMed, Membrane protection on PubMed, Antioxidant effect on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

someone replacing a synthetic dl-alpha product: this is natural RRR d-alpha tocopherol, which the liver's transfer protein preferentially loads into circulation, so blood levels run higher per IU than with the synthetic all-rac form.
someone eating very little fat or oil: vitamin E only absorbs alongside fat, and the softgel already suspends it in soybean oil rather than leaving it to find fat in your meal.
someone who wants one softgel a day, not a handful: 400 IU in a single softgel with 180 in the bottle is six months of once-daily dosing.

Look elsewhere if

someone wanting the full vitamin E family: a mixed tocopherols product, since high-dose alpha-tocopherol on its own competitively lowers gamma-tocopherol in the blood, and gamma is the form that dominates in the North American diet.
anyone avoiding soy or gelatin: vitamin E in a sunflower oil base with a vegetarian shell, because this one is soybean oil inside a gelatin capsule.
someone just wanting antioxidant insurance: nuts, seeds and cooking oils plus a multivitamin carrying 20 to 30 IU covers normal needs, and 400 IU a day for years is a much bigger commitment than that goal warrants.

What to expect

Nothing you can feel, at any point. Blood alpha-tocopherol rises over the first few weeks and then plateaus, and that is the whole visible story. Vitamin E also has a mild effect on blood clotting at doses this size, so check with a practitioner first if you take a daily medication or have been told you bruise or bleed easily.

How it compares

Compared with synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol at the same IU: the natural d-alpha form is retained roughly twice as efficiently, so an IU of this is worth more in your bloodstream than an IU of the synthetic. The tradeoff: natural-source vitamin E costs more per softgel, and if you are only after basic coverage the synthetic is genuinely cheaper for what it does.
Compared with a mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols blend: you get a known, single, dose-controlled 268 mg of alpha-tocopherol, which is the form nearly all the human research actually measured. The tradeoff: you get none of the gamma, delta or tocotrienol fractions, and this dose of alpha alone will push gamma-tocopherol levels down over time.

Product details

Active ingredient: Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)
Ingredient form: sgels
Strength: 400 iu
Servings per container: 180
Suggested use: Take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: independent third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Sisu

How to take it

Take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each softgel contains

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol): 400 IU

Non-medicinal ingredients

Soybean oil. Capsule shell: Glycerin (vegetable), purified water, gelatin.

Free from

Contains no dairy, wheat, or gluten.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: Some immune botanicals may interact with immunosuppressant medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Sisu - Vitamin E 400IU

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.