Can You Take MitoQ and Vitamin E Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

MitoQ and Vitamin E are both lipophilic antioxidants that compete for incorporation into lipid membranes and micellar absorption in the gut.

How to arrange timing

Separate MitoQ and Vitamin E by at least 2 hours to optimize absorption.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Smith RA, Murphy MP. Animal and human studies with the mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoQ. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2010;1201:96-103.

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.