WHY VITAMIN E? - Vitamin E is the body's primary, fat-soluble antioxidant as well as an essential nutrient. These are oil-based softgels in order to promote optimal absorption an assimilation. HOW IT HELPS - Vitamin E provides nutritional support for many cells including heart muscle cells and the immune system. It also helps the body fight cell-damaging free radicals that cause oxidative stress on in the body that be a contributing factor to premature aging of cells. WHAT'S INSIDE - The formulation of Solgar Vitamin E 1000 IU softgels provides a natural source of Vitamin E (as d-Alpha tocopherol plus d-Gamma, d-Delta and d-Beta tocopherols) and contains 670 mg of Vitamin E as well.