Gamma E Tocopherol/Tocotrienols, 60 softgels

Gamma E Tocopherol/Tocotrienols
60 softgels
Item Catalog Number: 00559

According to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, alpha tocopherol (regular vitamin E) displaces critically important gamma tocopherol in the cells.121 While alpha tocopherol inhibits free radical production, gamma tocopherol is required to trap and neutralize existing free radicals.121

Prestigious scientific journals have highlighted gamma tocopherol as one of the most critically important forms of vitamin E for those seeking optimal health benefits. In fact, studies shows the combination of alpha- and gamma-tocopherol supplementation appears to be superior to either supplementation alone on biomarkers of oxidative stress and on inflammatory factors.122,123

Most commercial vitamin E supplements contain little, if any, gamma tocopherol. They instead rely on alpha tocopherol as the primary ingredient. However, it is gamma tocopherol (not the alpha form) that quenches peroxynitrite, the free radical that plays a major role in the development of age-related decline.121

Tocotrienols have shown superior action in maintaining arterial health.127-129 This wonder nutrient is so effective because of its structure of double bonds in the isoprenoid side chain, making it a great scavenger of free radicals.130

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 softgel
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol)	46.4 IU
Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols	325 mg
Typical Distribution:
Gamma tocopherol	196.5-222.7 mg
Delta tocopherol	81.9-114.6 mg
Alpha tocopherol	16.4-32.7 mg
Beta tocopherol	0-6.6 mg
Tocomin® Full-Spectrum Natural Tocotrienol Complex	145 mg
Typical Distribution:
Gamma tocotrienol	29.1-35 mg
Delta tocotrienol	8-10.2 mg
Alpha tocotrienol	16-20.4 mg
Beta tocotrienol	2.2 mg
Alpha tocopherol	14.6-20.4 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, water, rosemary extract.
Contains soybeans and peanuts. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Tocomin® is a registered trademark of Carotech, Inc.

Dosage and Use

	Take one softgel once or twice daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
	Do not take with fiber supplements.

Caution

If you are taking anti-clotting medication, consult with your doctor before taking vitamin E. Ingestion of total vitamin E products in excess of 1200 IU daily may interfere with absorption and metabolism of vitamins A and K.

Warnings

Related Keywords

Vitamin E, Antioxidant, Free Radicals, Tocotrienols

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