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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin E, including tocotrienols, has some scientific evidence supporting its role in maintaining capillary health, though the evidence is not robust or comprehensive. Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble antioxidants that includes tocopherols and tocotrienols. Its antioxidant properties help protect cell membranes from oxidative damage, which is relevant to the integrity of blood vessels, including capillaries. Some studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation can reduce oxidative stress and improve endothelial function, which may indirectly support capillary health. For example, research in animal models and limited human studies suggest that vitamin E can reduce capillary fragility and permeability, and may help in conditions characterized by increased capillary permeability or microvascular dysfunction.

However, most of the scientific evidence about vitamin E's vascular benefits focuses on tocopherols, with less data specifically on tocotrienols. Tocotrienols have shown superior antioxidant activity in some in vitro and animal studies, but human clinical trials are limited. There is a lack of large, well-controlled studies directly linking tocotrienol supplementation to improved capillary function or health in humans. Therefore, while there is a plausible mechanism and some supportive data, the overall level of scientific evidence is moderate to low. Vitamin E is sometimes used in clinical practice for disorders involving capillary fragility, but this is not a universal or strongly evidence-based recommendation.

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