Can You Take Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Both Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols provide vitamin E compounds that inhibit platelet aggregation at high doses. Combined supplementation may amplify this effect.

How to arrange timing

Both Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols affect blood clotting through similar mechanisms. Consider whether both are needed, or reduce doses when combining. Watch for signs of easy bruising.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Freedman JE et al., Circulation, 2001; Vitamin E and platelet function

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.