Now Foods, Sun-E 400, 60 Softgels

Now Foods Sun-E 400 – natural vitamin E from sunflower oil

Now Foods Sun-E 400 is a food supplement in softgels containing natural vitamin E in the form of d-alpha tocopherol. Many natural vitamin E products use soybean oil as the raw material, but in Sun-E 400 the vitamin E is derived from non-GMO sunflower oil and the product is soy-free. One softgel provides 268 mg of vitamin E, which is 2233% of the nutrient reference value. The number 400 in the name refers to the amount of vitamin E in international units (400 IU). The recommended use is one softgel a day with a meal, and the bottle contains 60 softgels – a two-month supply.

Vitamin E

One softgel provides 268 mg of vitamin E, which is 2233% of the nutrient reference value (NRV).

• Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

How to use?

Take one softgel a day with a meal. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is why the manufacturer recommends taking the softgel with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. If you also use other food supplements or multivitamins containing vitamin E, add up the amounts of vitamin E. At one softgel a day, the bottle lasts 60 days. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Key features

• 268 mg vitamin E – in one softgel, 2233% of the nutrient reference value.
• Natural d-alpha tocopherol – the natural form of vitamin E, not synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol.
• From sunflower oil – the vitamin E is derived from non-GMO sunflower oil; the product is soy-free.
• One softgel a day – simple dosing with a meal.
• 60 softgels – a two-month supply.
• Non-GMO and kosher – according to the manufacturer; the softgel shell is made of gelatin.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Sun-E 400 is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with vitamin E and prefer natural d-alpha tocopherol. Because the vitamin E comes from sunflower oil, the product is also suitable for those who want to avoid supplements made from soy. According to the manufacturer, the softgel shell is made of bovine gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Composition, quality and storage

The softgel contains natural vitamin E as d-alpha tocopherol (Sun E 900) derived from non-GMO sunflower oil, and rice bran oil. The softgel shell consists of gelatin, glycerin and water; according to the manufacturer, the gelatin is of bovine origin and BSE-free. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO and kosher and is made in a GMP-compliant facility. Natural colour variation of the softgels may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.