But before we explain what makes this product special, it is important to clear up one common misconception: about what an IU value actually tells you.

What does an IU value really say? An honest story

In the world of vitamin E supplements, the IU value (International Units) is often used as a measure of quality. A higher IU seems stronger, but that picture is incorrect, and it is something Kala Health deliberately wants to explain to everyone who thinks seriously about supplement choices.

How are IU values calculated?

The IU value of vitamin E is based on the conversion value of alpha-tocopherol, the best-known and most common form of vitamin E. Synthetic alpha-tocopherol (the dl-form) has by definition the highest conversion factor to IU, but what does this mean in practice?

Why does Kala Health look beyond IU?

Kala Health bases its product philosophy on the science behind the complete vitamin E spectrum. And that science is pointing ever more emphatically to the importance of the tocotrienol isomers, the forms that are virtually absent from common supplements, and that at the same time contribute least to a high IU value.

It is precisely because we endorse the importance of all tocotrienol isomers that it gives us such great satisfaction to have been the first to develop a daily maintenance dose with all eight forms of vitamin E in one capsule. As a logical consequence of what the science shows.

And if you really want to select on IU?

If you consciously choose the highest possible IU value, then the Kala Health Ultra Tocopherol at 750 IU is the honest choice. This product delivers 520 mg of mixed tocopherols from natural sources (d-forms), and is fully transparent about what it is: a concentrated tocopherol supplement for those who want to dose high on alpha-tocopherol. No tocotrienols, no mixed promises: pure and clear.

What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body cannot produce itself and that must be obtained through food or supplements. It is not a single substance, but a collective term for eight related compounds, divided into two families:

• Tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta): the best-known forms, present in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, and the basis for the IU calculation
• Tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta): rarer in food, barely contributing to the IU value, but intensively researched for their unique structure and antioxidant properties

Most supplements contain exclusively alpha-tocopherol, the form that forms the basis for the Reference Intake and most easily yields a high IU value. Kala Health deliberately chooses the opposite: the full spectrum as the starting point.

Structural difference between tocopherol (saturated side chain) and tocotrienol (unsaturated side chain with three double bonds).

What is Vitamin E good for?

Vitamin E is known as one of the most powerful antioxidants available to the body. The European Union has approved the following health claim for vitamin E:

In practice, this means that T8 MAX can do the following:

• Antioxidant: Vitamin E T8 MAX has an antioxidant effect and contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.
• Free radical scavenger: Vitamin E T8 MAX contributes to scavenging free radicals in body cells.
• Cell protection: Vitamin E T8 MAX helps protect healthy body cells.
• UV and pollution: Vitamin E T8 MAX helps protect cells against oxidative stress caused by UV radiation and air pollution.
• Tissue protection: Vitamin E T8 MAX contributes to the protection of healthy cells and tissues.

Vitamin E T8 MAX: the formula

The T8 MAX is the most highly dosed variant in the T8 range, in which all eight forms of vitamin E are combined in one daily capsule. At 400 IU (265 mg-TE*) per capsule, the T8 MAX delivers more than twice the IU value of the T8 and T8 Vegan, while retaining the complete spectrum.

Composition per capsule

Tocopherols (total 320 mg):

• d-alpha-tocopherol (256 mg): highest concentration, contributes most to the IU value
• d-beta-tocopherol (2 mg)
• d-gamma-tocopherol (45 mg)
• d-delta-tocopherol (17 mg)

Tocotrienols (total 50 mg):

• d-alpha-tocotrienol (17 mg)
• d-beta-tocotrienol (2 mg)
• d-delta-tocotrienol (6 mg)
• d-gamma-tocotrienol (25 mg): most studied tocotrienol variant, contributes little to the IU value but is a valuable part of the formula

* TE = d-alpha-tocopherol equivalents. Vitamin E must be expressed in d-alpha-tocopherol equivalents: 1 mg alpha-tocopherol equals 1 mg-TE; 1 mg beta-tocopherol equals 0.5 mg-TE; 1 mg delta-tocopherol equals 0.1 mg-TE; 1 mg gamma-tocopherol equals 0.03 mg-TE.

All forms are exclusively natural d-forms, the biologically active form as it occurs in nature. Synthetic vitamin E (dl-form) consists of eight stereoisomers, of which only one is identical to the natural form. Kala Health uses exclusively the forms that the body optimally recognises and utilises.

Comparison: all Kala Health Vitamin E products

Kala Health has developed five vitamin E products, each with its own focus and target group. The table below shows where the T8 MAX sits in the range.

Full overview of all Kala Health vitamin E products: capsule type, tocopherol and tocotrienol content, molecular distillation and purity.

What stands out in the table:

• Ultra Tocopherol has the highest IU value (750 IU): but contains no tocotrienols. This is deliberate: it is a specialised product for those who exclusively seek a high tocopherol dose.
• Ultra Tocotrienol has the lowest IU value (125 IU): but contains 205 mg of tocotrienols. The low IU value is a direct consequence of the conversion system described earlier: tocotrienols contribute little to the IU value, but that does not make them less valuable.
• T8 MAX balances both: complete spectrum, respectable IU value, plant-based.

When should you choose the T8 MAX?

The T8 MAX is not the most suitable product for everyone. But for a specific group of people, it is exactly the right choice:

You want all 8 forms and a recognisably high dose

You understand that IU is not the only measure, but you also do not want to settle for 150 IU. The T8 MAX offers the best of both worlds: the complete spectrum and 400 IU (the dose traditionally regarded as high in the market).

You know the 400 IU dose as a reference point

Some people dose vitamin E based on IU, for example on the advice of a doctor or dietitian, or because they are used to 400 IU supplements. The T8 MAX aligns with that familiar dose, but adds the full vitamin E spectrum that is absent from a standard 400 IU alpha-tocopherol capsule.

You do not want to combine separate products

You could combine the T8 Vegan with an additional tocopherol supplement to achieve a higher IU value. But the T8 MAX offers this in one capsule. One capsule per day is sufficient, without the risk of double intake or uncontrolled combinations.

You consciously choose plant-based and pure

The T8 MAX uses a plant-based HPMC capsule, suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who chooses a capsule without animal ingredients. The raw materials are obtained through molecular distillation at high pressure and low temperature, preventing contamination during the production process.

When should you not choose the T8 MAX?

• You want maximum tocotrienols: Choose Ultra Tocotrienol (205 mg) or Annatto (pure gamma+delta). The T8 MAX has 50 mg of tocotrienols; good, but not the highest dose.
• You only want the highest possible IU: Then honestly choose the Ultra Tocopherol (750 IU). That is exactly what that product was developed for.
• You want the entry level of the T8 range: The T8 Vegan offers the same complete spectrum at a lower dose and lower price.

Where is Vitamin E naturally found?

Vitamin E occurs naturally in a wide variety of food sources. Tocopherols are most abundant in:

• Vegetable oils: sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, olive oil
• Nuts and seeds: almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts
• Green leafy vegetables: spinach, kale, broccoli
• Oily fish and avocado

Tocotrienols are present in regular food in only small amounts. The richest sources are palm oil and rice bran oil, but a meaningful daily intake through diet is practically unachievable. You would need to consume around 100 grams of palm oil per day to obtain the amount of tocotrienols in one T8 MAX capsule.

How much Vitamin E per day?

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) uses the following reference values for vitamin E:

• Adequate intake (AI) for adults: 11-13 mg alpha-tocopherol per day
• Safe upper limit: 300 mg alpha-tocopherol per day

The recommended dosage for Vitamin E T8 MAX is 1 capsule per day for adults. Take the capsule with a meal containing fats for optimal absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.

Are you combining T8 MAX with other supplements containing vitamin E? Make sure that the total daily intake of alpha-tocopherol remains below the safe upper limit of 300 mg. If in doubt, consult a doctor or health professional.

Quality and purity

All Kala Health vitamin E products are produced in our own FSSC 22000-certified production facility in the Netherlands. For the T8 MAX:

• Molecular distillation at high pressure and low temperature: This leaves contaminants behind in the production process and ensures no toxic by-products are formed. No organic solvents.
• PAH-free: Every batch tested by an independent laboratory. Only batches without detectable PAHs are used.
• Exclusively natural d-forms: No synthetic dl-variants.
• Sustainable palm oil (RSPO-certified): Tocotrienols from certified sustainable palm oil.
• Tocopherols from sunflower oil.
• Free from: gluten, yeast, sugar, starch, lactose, artificial colourings and flavourings, preservatives, organic contaminants.

The molecular distillation process: high pressure and low temperature produce a raw material free of organic contaminants, PAHs and solvents.

Conclusion: who is the T8 MAX right for?

The Vitamin E T8 MAX combines the complete vitamin E spectrum with the highest IU value in the T8 range. Not because a high IU figure is the goal, but because this supplement shows that complete and powerful can go hand in hand.

Choose the T8 MAX if:

• You want all 8 forms of vitamin E and a high dose of 400 IU / 265 mg-TE
• You understand that IU is not the only measure, but still want a recognisably high figure
• You want the simplicity of one capsule per day, without combining separate products
• You choose a plant-based capsule and guaranteed pure raw materials
• You choose the product that has become the best-selling product of Kala Health worldwide

Vitamin E T8 MAX: a free radical scavenger, cell-protective antioxidant, contributing to the protection of cells against oxidative stress. Maximum strength. Complete spectrum. Honest story.

Please note: A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult a specialist before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use or illness.

Approved health claims:

• Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.