VITAMIN E Overview
Vitamin E was discovered about 80 years ago, but in the last twenty years it has been discovered to be a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E is fat soluble and poorly absorbed. It is stored in the fat tissues and the liver. Vitamin E offers numerous health benefits, particularly disease prevention because of its powerful antioxidant properties. Vitamin E is a term for a group of related compounds called “tocopherols” and “tocotrienols”, which occur in four major forms: alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. Alpha tocopherol is the most common and most biologically active form of vitamin E. However, current research is indicating that different components in Vitamin E may be responsible for different actions. For example, scientists believe that alpha tocopherol inhibits production of free radicals and gamma tocopherol neutralizes existing free radicals. Since Vitamin E is a family of nutrients, it makes sense to take it in a form, which includes all the members of the tocopherol family, which would
further support the health benefits of Vitamin E. Our Vitamin E with Mixed Tocopherols is 100% natural and contains all four members of the tocopherol family of compounds, making it more nutritionally complete. A natural form of vitamin E is the most powerful and effective form of the antioxidant because it is the easiest form for your body to absorb. The Vitamin E used by our facility is derived from soybean oil and is significantly more potent than synthetic Vitamin E.
Research Indicates
Powerful antioxidant
May support healthy eyes
Assists in the formation of red blood cells
Important nutrient for healthy cardio function
Supports healthy immune system function
Helps the body make optimal use of vitamin A and iron
Promotes healing of burns, eczema and other skin
problems
Protects fatty acids in the body
Supports healthy skin and hair growth
Prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol
Cautions
Vitamin E is generally non-toxic when taken in doses less than 1200 IU per day
In doses more than 1200 IU/day it may cause nausea, gas, diarrhea and heart palpitations.
High doses of vitamin E may interfere with vitamin K activity.
If you have an overactive thyroid, diabetes, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, are taking prescription blood thinners, aspirin or are pregnant or lactating consult a health care practitioner before taking Vitamin E.
DOSAGE: The RDA for Vitamin E is 12 IU for women and 15 IU for men, however typical daily dosages range from 400-800 IU. It is
recommended that Vitamin E be taken with meals that contain fat to increase absorption and lower the risk of stomach irritation.
