Vitamin E

Discussion: The vitamin E that we provide our customers is a 100% natural form that is extracted (cold process) from soybeans. It contains the d-alpha tocopherols, d-beta, d-gamma and d-delta forms that occur naturally in soybeans. These are true natural forms of vitamin E. Vitamin E acetate or dl-alpha- tocopherols are synthetic forms. There are natural forms that contain only the d-alpha form of Vitamin E. The mixed tocopherols are more of a whole food vitamin E containing more of the natural forms present in nature. Our cold extraction process leaves all other naturally occurring constituents in tact including any naturally occurring enzymes.

The manufacturing practices used in the production, extraction and packaging of our vitamin E are among the best in the industry. Our vitamin E has a 25-year track record of producing excellent results for our customers. The only way to get a more natural form of vitamin E is to eat raw wheat germ or some other raw food containing rich quantities of vitamin E.

Further discussion: Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. It helps protect cells from free radical/oxidative damage. These protective benefits are achievable with supplemental intakes higher than what is normally consumed in the average diet.

Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) is an anti-oxidant that is important in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer. Only a small amount of vitamin E is needed to meet normal daily requirements. However, research has shown that using vitamin E at far higher doses than the daily requirement has provided preliminary evidence that it may be helpful for preventing or treating various medical conditions. These uses include treating cardiac autonomic neuropathy (a complication of diabetes), low sperm count, restless leg syndrome, and inflammation of eye tissues, Parkinson's and rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin E also may improve seniors' immune response. It promotes normal blood clotting and healing, aids in preventing cataracts, improves athletic performance and assists in maintaining cell integrity. It is known to improve circulation and is useful in treating fibrocystic disease of the breast as well as the cramps associated with premenstrual syndrome. Studies suggest that this vitamin may slow the progression of Alzheimer�s disease. Thus far, vitamin E has been shown to protect against approximately eighty diseases.

Natural vs. Synthetic:

Natural vitamin E contains a family of eight different but related molecules that fall into two major groups: the tocopherols and the tocotrienols. Within each group there are alpha, beta, gamma and delta forms but it is the d-alpha-tocopherol that is the most potent. We use the term "mixed " tocopherols when referring to these different types. Synthetic vitamin E (sometimes referred to as dl-alpha-tocopherol) contains both active and inactive forms of alpha-tocopherol and is not used in our Vitamin E.