Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a synergistic relationship of UNIQUE E with fish oil?

Is there a synergistic relationship of UNIQUE E with fish oil? Should they be taken together or separately? Is there an ideal fish oil dose in relation to the Unique-E recommended doses? The UNIQUE E® & fish oil relationship is not actually a synergy but rather a protection. The oil easily oxidizes and become damaging rather than helpful. Having an adequate level of E complex in the blood serves to protect the oil so that it can circulate around and do its extremely beneficial job without quickly oxidizing. As long as you take an adequate dose of UNIQUE E® every day, so that it is always in your blood stream (it will be there for 24 hours+) there is no particular need to take it at the same time that you take your fish oil. I recommend that oil based supplements are probably best absorbed when taken with larger fatty meals as a general rule.

Is there any truth to claims made by AOR?

Is there any truth to claims made by AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Products of Canada) that any vitamin E supplement should contain far more of the gamma fraction than the alpha fraction? They claim that excessive d-alpha will drown out the gamma entirely otherwise. Recent studies show that gamma-tocopherol is more valuable than they have been stating for the past 40 years. It is now understood that a MIXED TOCOPHEROLS COMPLEX with high gamma and high alpha actually help each other work more synergistically and provide higher benefit. There is an abstract about this here: http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=20053224348. Our founder, Roy Erickson, knew this when he developed UNIQUE E® MIXED TOCOPHEROLS COMPLEX almost 50 YEARS AGO! That is why our products are recognized as the STANDARD IN VITAMIN E by thousands of doctors and patients who understand that most testing done over the past several decades has been done using inferior forms of vitamin E, and that the negative press about vitamin E is unmerited. The discussion about alpha drowning out gamma may be speaking to TOCOTRIENOLS as part of a TOCOPHEROL mix. Alpha-tocopherol WILL inhibit the assimilation of TOCOTRIENOLS in the body. That is why we recommend taking your full dose of UNIQUE E® MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (which is high-gamma) in the morning with your meal, and your full dose of UNIQUE E® TOCOTRIENOLS in the evening with your meal. To benefit the most from your supplement ingestion it is best to take them at least hours apart – but we suggest doing it with meals. Read about dosage recommendations here: Recommended Dosage

Does this help elderly with health problems?

I have an 87 year old grandfather with congestive heart failure, a pacemaker and renal problems. He also has a stiff heart. Do you think this would help at his age? To answer your question about congestive heart failure and renal problems -- this question should be discussed with your grandfather’s primary health care professional. If you do not have a doctor to discuss this with, we may be able to direct you to one of our doctors that understand how vitamin E interacts with various blood pressure and/or blood thinning medicines. Vitamin E is a natural blood thinner, so it is very important that if he is presently taking prescription medicine for this, that you discuss his options with a healthcare professional that can advise you correctly. Our founder, Roy Erickson, took UNIQUE E® in high doses until he died of old age at the age of 93. Read his feelings here: Founder Letter.

What is the shelf life of this produt?

I have a bottle of Unique E that has probably been around since 2005...what is the shelf life of this product? The bottle is still sealed, by the way. The shelf life of nutritional supplements is indicated near the UPC code on the label. There is normally a date stamp that shows the month and year of “recommended” expiry. We use a 2-year time stamp by regulation. However, because UNIQUE E® is pure, our products have no fillers, diluents, vegetable oil, or other additives that may turn the product rancid. We have product on our shelves that has been around for 5-10 years (and more) and it is still good. What turns vitamin E rancid (causing it to expire) is the additional oils contained along with the vitamin E.? As mentioned before, we do not have any extra oils – it is pure vitamin E oil that does not turn rancid. One of the best ways to check you capsules is to bite into one – it should have a mild bland taste. We are confident that your bottle of UNIQUE E® is just as beneficial as when we encapsulated it.

Do you sell Unique Optimum E Complex?

Do you sell Unique Optimum E Complex? I couldn't find it on your website. The products we list as UNIQUE E® MIXED TOCOPHEROLS are the OPTIMUM E COMPLEX you are asking about.

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