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 400 IU softgels provides a natural source of Vitamin E (as d-Alpha tocopherol plus d-Gamma, d-Delta and d-Beta tocopherols). GLUTEN-FREE ? These softgels are free of gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, sugar, and sodium. They are also free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and colors.