A form of vitamin E (gamma-tocopherol) commonly found in foods may be a useful additional treatment for asthma, according to preliminary research. Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin E has been thought to have potential therapeutic benefits for people with asthma. However, there have been discrepancies in benefits reported for dietary vs. supplemental vitamin E, possibly because the gamma-tocopherol form of the vitamin is often found in food, whereas most supplements contain another form (alpha-tocopherol).

Source: http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/070208.htm?nav=rss

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