Can You Take Iron and Vitamin E Together?

No documented interaction was identified between vitamin E and iron in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Iron page and Vitamin E page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

Vitamin E's own NIH ODS Health Professional fact sheet names two interaction concerns -- bleeding risk with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications above 400 IU/day, and reduced chemotherapy/radiotherapy effectiveness -- and iron is not among them. The NIH ODS iron fact sheet does not mention vitamin E or tocopherol.

No documented interaction between Iron and Vitamin E was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Vitamin E's NIH ODS fact sheet and iron's NIH ODS fact sheet were checked directly, full text, in both directions. Vitamin E's own named interaction concerns do not include iron or minerals generally.

What the sources say

Last reviewed 2026-08-25

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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