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Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg is a dietary supplement by NutriCology with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, antioxidant support, liver health (fatty liver).Based on those ingredients, 764 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tocomin SupraBio. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Vitamin E” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (45.56 mg NE) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “natural D-Mixed Tocotrienols” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Tocomin SupraBio” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,315 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Tocomin SupraBio contains 6 active vitamin E components: D-gamma tocotrienol, D-alpha-tocotrienol, D-delta-tocotrienol, D-alpha tocopherol, and D-beta-tocotrienol, along with natural D-mixed tocotrienols. Tocotrienols and tocopherols are different forms of vitamin E that work as antioxidants in your body.

The product also includes plant squalene and a phytosterol complex, plus inactive ingredients like gelatin capsule, glycerin, and a mixed carotenoid complex with coenzyme Q10.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Antioxidant support with enhanced absorption.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Atherosclerosis, Hypercholesterolemia, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Angina, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin E is rated "Possibly Effective" for Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Vitamin E is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Angina, Atherosclerosis, Cataracts, and more.
  • Also on file: Vitamin E is rated "Likely Ineffective" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The data we hold shows vitamin E is effective for treating vitamin E deficiency and ataxia with vitamin E deficiency (AVED). It is possibly effective for Alzheimer disease, beta-thalassemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, and intracranial hemorrhage.

These ratings apply to the vitamin E components in this product, though the specific benefits of tocotrienols versus other forms aren't separately broken out in the data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tocotrienols Vitamin E

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin E from food and regular dietary amounts is generally well tolerated. However, high-dose long-term supplements may raise the risk of bleeding and other harms.

Serious adverse effects are rare but include bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke, and cardiovascular complications. There's a particular concern about hemorrhagic stroke in male smokers taking synthetic vitamin E for several years, though other studies of shorter duration showed no increased risk.

High doses increase bleeding risk, especially in people with vitamin K deficiencies or those already on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. During pregnancy, amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements unless your doctor directs it.

While breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts are safe, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tocotrienols Vitamin E

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vitamin E.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; cancer treatments.
  • For scale: 765 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin, antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or clopidogrel, chemotherapy drugs (alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics), cyclosporine, selumetinib (Koselugo), niacin, or any medication processed by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme system. If you're unsure whether your drugs fall into these categories, use the interaction checker on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help if you have a documented vitamin E deficiency or AVED, or if you're exploring its use for Alzheimer disease or a related condition under medical guidance. If you take any blood thinner, antiplatelet drug, chemotherapy, or cyclosporine, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting — the bleeding risk and potential drug interactions need a close look.

Pregnant or nursing? Check with your doctor first, especially at this dose level.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 5 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NutriCology
Barcode (UPC) 713947567511
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2022
DSLD ID 258780
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
713947567511
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin E45.56 mg NE304%
D-Gamma Tocotrienol0 NP--
D-Alpha-Tocotrienol0 NP--
D-Delta-Tocotrienol0 NP--
D-Alpha Tocopherol68 IU--
D-Beta-Tocotrienol0 NP--
Plant Squalene13 mg--
natural D-Mixed Tocotrienols200 mg--
Phytosterol Complex13 mg--
Tocomin SupraBio1315 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mixed Carotenoid Complex, Coenzyme Q10

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Label statements
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Formula

Tocomin SupraBio is a natural palm mixed tocotrienol complex, extracted from fresh, virgin red palm oil. A patented self-emulsifying composition enhances absorption compared to regular tocotrienol oil extracts.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 softgel two times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

EVNol SupraBio Clinically researched EVNol SupraBio is a registered trademark of ExcelVite and protected by US Patent: 10,689,594, 7,211,272 and 6,596,306

NutriCology Innovative Nutrition

Formulation

Pure Palm Tocotrienols Complex with Enhanced Absorption Hypoallergenic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Plant Squalene

13 mg per serving

Phytosterol Complex

13 mg per serving

Tocomin SupraBio

Interacts with
122 drugs
1315 mg per serving

Tocotrienols are a less common form of vitamin E with strong antioxidant activity studied mostly for cholesterol, liver, and heart health. Early resea...

Tocomin SupraBio monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mixed Carotenoid Complex, Coenzyme Q10. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Tocomin SupraBio1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Concomitant use of tocotrienols with anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding. However, this has not been reported in humans.
Taking tocotrienols orally inhibits experimentally-induced platelet aggregation in humans. Theoretically tocotrienols might increase the risk of bleeding if taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. However, tocotrienols 400-800 mg daily have been used with aspirin and/or clopidogrel for 1 year with no clear cumulative antiplatelet effects and no reports of bleeding.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Tocomin SupraBio full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg, from the product label.

NutriCology

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Name
NutriCology
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.nutricology.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology: Common Questions

Does Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg by NutriCology interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg has a known interaction with 764 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are tocotrienols and how do they differ from regular vitamin E?
Tocotrienols and tocopherols are both forms of vitamin E that act as antioxidants in your body. This product contains both types — the data we hold shows they have the same documented interactions and effectiveness ratings, though tocotrienols are often marketed as a distinct form.
Will this product make my blood thinner medication less effective?
No — it's the opposite risk. Vitamin E can increase bleeding by working against your blood thinner, not by making it weaker. This is why it's critical to check with your pharmacist before combining them.
Is vitamin E safe to take long-term in high doses?
The data shows that usual dietary amounts are safe, but high-dose long-term supplements may raise the risk of bleeding and other harms. If you're considering long-term use at this dose, talk to your doctor first.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements like this one unless your doctor directs it. While breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts are safe, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.
Does this product contain any fillers or other ingredients besides vitamin E?
Yes. Besides the vitamin E components, it has plant squalene, phytosterol complex, and inactive ingredients including gelatin, glycerin, medium-chain triglycerides, mixed carotenoids, and coenzyme Q10. None of these are fillers in the traditional sense — they're functional ingredients or capsule materials.
I'm taking chemotherapy. Can I use this product?
No, not without your oncologist's approval. Vitamin E's antioxidant effects may theoretically reduce how well certain chemotherapy drugs work. Always check with your cancer care team before adding any supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Tocotrienols

Interacts with 122 drugs

Tocotrienols are a less common form of vitamin E with strong antioxidant activity studied mostly for cholesterol, liver, and heart health. Early research is interesting but far from conclusi...

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Vitamin E

Interacts with 764 drugs

Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that most people get in adequate amounts from a normal diet. Supplements can help correct a true deficiency, but high-dose vitam...

Read the full Vitamin E monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Tocomin SupraBio Tocotrienols 200 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 68 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

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