Gamma E Tocopherol/Tocotrienol (Vitamin E) contains in one capsule:
Vitamin E
98.8 IU
Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols
(Typical Distribution:
Gamma Tocopherol
210 mg
Alpha Tocopherol
78.4 mg
Beta Tocopherol
3.5 mg)
Tocomin® Full-spectrum Natural Tocotrienol Complex
(Typical Distribution:
Gamma Tocotrienol
35.5 mg
Alpha Tocotrienol
18.5 mg
Delta Tocotrienol
9.3 mg)
Inert ingredients include gelatin, glycerin, water, and rosemary extract.
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.
"The term vitamin E refers to a family of eight related,
lipid-soluble, antioxidant compounds widely found in plants. The
tocopherol and tocotrienol subfamilies are each composed of alpha, beta,
gamma, and delta fractions having unique biological effects. Different
ratios of these compounds are found in anatomically different parts of a
plant. For example, the green parts of a plant contain mostly
alpha-tocopherol and the seed germ and bran contain mostly tocotrienols.
Along with other nutrients tocopherols and tocotrienols are
concentrated in the bran layers of the rye grain, and are only present
at low levels in the flour endosperm. Tocopherols are also present in
algae, mint teas, and other food stuff.83-90
When this family of compounds was first discovered and determined to be
essential for health, a standardized test for its activity was devised
for which the members of the family were rated for their biological
activity. In one test, alpha tocopherol scored highest and was rated
100% with all others having lower ratings. In accordance with this
rating, alpha-tocopherol was deemed to be the essential compound and was
called vitamin E. One International Unit (IU) of vitamin E activity is
the activity under this rating of one mg of the plant-derived form of
alpha-tocopherol.91
Since the original rating method was established, many additional
important biological effects of these compounds have been discovered and
many nutritional scientists now consider that rating method to be
incomplete. For example, by the original rating, gamma-tocopherol was
only 10% to 30% as strong as alpha-tocopherol, yet more recent studies
have shown it to be essential for maintaining the health of cell
membranes, especially if alpha-tocopherol is being supplemented. New
studies continue to elucidate the unique benefits of individual members
of the vitamin E family. For these and other reasons, the original
definition of vitamin E has been enhanced to include all eight family
members and the related compounds that convert to them in the body.91
One or more members of the vitamin E family may:
Maintain cell membrane integrity and reduce cellular aging96-99*
Act as a free radical scavenger of lipids100,103*
Maintain healthy platelet aggregation104-109*
Protect nervous system and retinas110-114*
Maintain healthy cognitive function115-119*
Enhance immune function120,121"
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