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California Gold Nutrition

Sunflower Vitamin E 268 mg (400 IU)

1 Softgel · 90 servings · $0.21/serving

58 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
93
Safety
62
Final score
58/100

Ingredients (2)

Vitamin E

100%

Dose

268 mg

Target

50–268 mg

Form

Premium

Mixed Tocopherols

10%

Dose

5 mg

Target

50–268 mg

Form

Premium

Other Ingredients (5)

CarrageenanThickener

Can break down into poligeenan (a known inflammatory) under stomach acid conditions. Tobacman (2001, Environmental Health Perspectives) reviewed evidence linking carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and ulceration. Major food brands (Silk, Stonyfield) have voluntarily removed it. Used only as a thickener — provides no health benefit.

SorbitolSweetener

A FODMAP sugar alcohol that may trigger GI discomfort (bloating, gas) in individuals with IBS or sorbitol malabsorption, even at small amounts found in supplements. Avoided in low-FODMAP diets.

Purified WaterSolvent

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids

GlycerinHumectant

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

StarchBinder

Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.