Other research points to vitamin E in the reduction of cataract risk. According to the AOA, studies show that high dietary intakes of a combination of three things reduce this risk: lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin E.

Vitamin E may also help with altitude sickness. According to the Mayo Clinic, supplementing with a combination of vitamin E with beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and zinc is thought to make it easier to breathe in high areas. That said, this combination may not reduce exercise-related inflammation in areas of high altitude. It is also noted that further research is needed on the correlation between vitamin E and altitude.  

Vitamin E may also help to reduce menstrual cramps. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 500 IU of vitamin E daily could possibly help with monthly cramps in young women. One study analyzed 100 women who were given either 500 IU of vitamin E or a placebo for five days. The women took the vitamins or the placebo two days before their cycles until three days after their periods began. Less pain was reported in the women who took actual vitamin E as opposed to those who were given a placebo. That said, the UMM says to take caution as high doses of vitamin E can be dangerous for some people. These risks pertain to those with heart disease, diabetes, retinitis, pigmentosa, and certain types of cancer. In addition, vitamin E can elevate the risk of bleeding, making it possibly dangerous for those on blood thinners.

Finally, vitamin E may help with healing in the case of wounds. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin E can be used on a skin injury in which new skin has appeared. That said, there isn’t a lot of evidence to prove this concept. And some experts even say that evidence has found the opposite, showing that vitamin E can actually irritate the skin.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin E is 15 mg for teens and adults 14 years of age and over. However, this rises to 19 mg in those who are lactating.