Pure Encapsulations / Vitamin E

Vitamin E (with mixed tocopherols)

*Naturally occurring tocopherols (d-alpha, beta and gamma) are the
most biologically active forms of vitamin E. Vitamin E, a powerful
chain-breaking antioxidant and free radical scavenger, is considered
the first line of defense against lipid peroxidation. It protects the
integrity of the bodyOs cellular membranes, and has the ability to
unite with oxygen and prevent it from being converted into toxic
peroxides. Vitamin E plays a beneficial role in the cellular respiration
of muscles, especially cardiac and skeletal muscles. It also supports
healthy blood vessel function. In addition, vitamin E plays a role in
nucleic acid and protein metabolism, mitochondrial function, and
hormone production.

Vitamin E is crucial to proper cellular function; it protects and
supports all physiological functions through its free radical scavenging
activity, especially cardiovascular functioning.

Reference: Liu M, Wallmon A, Olsson-Mortlock C, Wallin R, Saldeen T. Mixed
tocopherols inhibit platelet aggregation in humans: potential mechanisms. Am J
Clin Nutr 2003 Mar;77(3):700-6.

each softgel capsule contains

natural vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
providing (typical):
d-alpha tocopherol...................................... (400 i.u.) 268 mg.
other tocopherols......................................................... 67 mg.
(other ingredients: soybean oil)

1-2 capsules per day, with meals.

180caps	$27.80	Purchase
90caps	$15.80	Purchase

Tocotrienols

Cardiovascular and antioxidant protection

*This formula provides a natural blend of 30% tocotrienols and mixed
tocopherols extracted from rice bran oil. Tocotrienols are isoprenoid
compounds related to the vitamin E family. While the structure of
tocotrienols differs only slightly from vitamin E, it gives tocotrienols
distinct functions of their own. In studies, tocotrienols have been
shown to support lipid metabolism by maintaining healthy enzyme
activity. Tocotrienols have demonstrated the ability to support human
breast cell health and scavenge free radicals as well. Gamma
tocotrienol is believed to be one of the most prized constituents. In
addition, this formula contains alpha and gamma tocopherols, the
active forms of vitamin E. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E helps to
preserve the cell membranes of cardiac and skeletal muscles. Vitamin
E also plays a critical role in nucleic acid and protein metabolism,
mitochondrial function, and hormone support.

This combination of tocotrienols and vitamin E provides potent,
synergistic support for the cardiovascular system and antioxidant
protection for cells.

Reference: Nesaretnam K, Dorasamy S, Darbre PD. Tocotrienols inhibit
growth of ZR-75-1 breast cancer cells. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2000;51 Suppl:S95-103.

each softgel capsule contains

Nutrienea (rice bran oil) .................................................................. 200 mg.
(standardized to contain 30% tocotrienols/tocopherols)
providing (typically):
d-gamma-tocotrienol .................................................... 31 mg.
d-alpha-tocopherol .......................................... (20 i.u.) 14 mg.
d-gamma-tocopherol..................................................... 11 mg.
other tocopherols/tocotrienols....................................... 4 mg.

1-2 capsules per day, with meals.

120caps	$42.00	Purchase
60caps	$24.10	Purchase

Ultra-Synergist ETM

Mixed tocopherols with high alpha and gamma fractions

*Alpha and gamma tocopherols have similar but also unique
mechanisms, making their activities synergistic. Both offer important
antioxidant support for lipid membranes. Long-term supplementation
with d-alpha tocopherol supports prostate health, as indicated in a
recent study. In a separate case-control study, high intake of gamma
tocopherol was also positively associated with prostate health. In
addition, gamma tocopherol in this study optimized the ability of
alpha tocopherol to support the prostate. Both alpha and gamma
tocopherols support arterial smooth muscle cells. In one study,
gamma tocopherol demonstrated an enhanced ability to modulate
some aspects of nitric oxide metabolism compared to alpha
tocopherol. The same study suggested that gamma tocopherol
promoted greater superoxide dismutase activity in plasma and
vascular tissue. In an in vitro investigation of human macrophage and
epithelial cells, gamma tocopherol supported healthy prostaglandin
metabolism. An additional trial revealed that a mixture of alpha,
gamma and delta isomers was more effective than any single
tocopherol in promoting healthy platelet function.

Pure Encapsulations Ultra-Synergist ETMprovides a powerful spectrum of
mixed tocopherols with high alpha and gamma fractions for optimal
antioxidant support, prostate health, and cardiovascular function.

Reference: Manzella D, Barbieri M, Ragno E, Paolisso G. Chronic administration
of pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improves the cardiac autonomic nervous
system in patients with type 2 diabetes. Am J Clin Nutr 2001 Jun;73(6):1052-7.

each softgel capsule contains

natural vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols)....................................1,000 mg.
providing:
d-alpha tocopherol (min)............................. (500 i.u.) 336 mg.
d-beta tocopherol (typical).............................................25 mg.
d-gamma tocopherol (min) ..........................................400 mg.
d-delta tocopherol (typical)...........................................117 mg.

1-3 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.

180caps	$38.50	Purchase
90caps	$22.10	Purchase

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