Vitamin E

Vitamin E refers to a group of eight compounds divided into two categories: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each category is further divided up into alpha, beta, gamma, and delta types.

 Also known as: Tocopherols, Tocotrienols



Tocopherols

  • Alpha-tocopherol is the form of vitamin E used in most supplements

  • Alpha-tocopherol not only does not reduce the risk of heart disease, but it may also even be harmful

  • Tocopherols inhibit the cholesterol-lowering ability of tocotrienols



We avoid Vitamin-E supplements containing tocopherols 



Tocotrienols

  • Delta- and gamma-tocotrienols can have beneficial effects on lipid markers

  • Tocotrienols can induce senescence, mitochondrial damage, and apoptosis in cancer cells but not in healthy cells

  • Gamma-tocotrienol can slow tumor growth and metastasis by blocking angiogenesis and cancer cell signaling

  • Tocotrienols can prevent radiation-induced aging changes in healthy cells

  • Tocotrienols can rejuvenate some senescent cells and delay senescence in healthy cells



We prefer Vitamin-E supplements containing only delta and gamma-tocotrienols



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