However, gastrointestinal disturbances can occasionally occur , particularly with certain formulations
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You can obtain it from eating veggies, like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussel sprouts, or taking it in supplement form (capsule or extract)
Contrary to for example fatty acids, amino acids due to their lipophobicity require transporters for the import/export
However, most studies assessing safety issues or toxicity of -tocopherol supplementation have lasted only a few weeks to a few months, and side effects associated with long-term -tocopherol supplementation have not been adequately studied
For the maintenance treatment of pernicious anemia, the usual dose is 100mcg SC/IM, given once every month