Vitamin A vs Vitamin E

Evidence-based comparison of Vitamin A and Vitamin E — absorption, dosage, safety, and which is best for your needs.

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Vitamin A

Immune modulation: Regulates innate and adaptive immune responses

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Vitamin E

Neuroprotection: Protects neurons from oxidative and excitotoxic damage; Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammatory signali

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Detailed Comparison

	Vitamin A	Vitamin E
Category	Vitamin	Vitamin
Mechanism	Immune modulation: Regulates innate and adaptive immune responses	Neuroprotection: Protects neurons from oxidative and excitotoxic damage; Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammatory signali
Safety	Yes, high intakes of some forms of vitamin A can be harmful. Getting too much preformed vitamin A (usually from supplements or certain medicines) can	Vitamin E that is naturally present in food and beverages is not harmful and does not need to be limited. In supplement form, however, high doses of v

Which Should You Choose?

Vitamin A may be better if: Immune modulation: Regulates innate and adaptive immune responses

Vitamin E may be better if: Neuroprotection: Protects neurons from oxidative and excitotoxic damage; Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammatory signaling and cytokine activity; Anti