Are Tocotrienols Essential?

Tocopherol-Free Tocotrienol: Are Tocotrienols Essential?
by Dr. Barrie Tan

Lately, interest in a vitamin E product called tocotrienol has been growing. Is it new? What about this sub-component has revitalized interest in this much studied nutrient as it relates to health?

THE DELTA-GAMMA POWERHOUSE
Delta- and gamma-tocotrienols have been proven to be the most potent, and when there is a difference between the two, delta-tocotrienols ranks higher on potency. Thus, with the absence of alpha-tocopherol in a tocotrienol product, you receive the maximum benefit offered by tocotrienols. Their high bio-availabilty have been shown in research on cholesterol, triglycerides, blood hypercoagulation, and cancer.

Just think "delta" and "gamma," especially those tocotrienols as found in UNIQUE E® Tocotrienol. This tocopherol-free tocotrienol from A.C. Grace Company delivers the highest concentrate at 125 mg per beef softgel. Also available is UNIQUE E® Mixed Tocopherols Concentrate - a pure form of high-gamma, high-alpha, beta- and deltatocopherols completely free of fillers of any kind.

TOCOTRIENOLS vs. TOCOPHEROLS?
A mix of both tocopherol forms of vitamin E (especially high gamma and alpha) and tocotrienols are beneficial to the human body. It is highly recommended to take a regimen of pure mixed tocopherols in the morning with your meal, and Annatto tocotrienol taken either at lunch or dinner with your meal. All vitamin E isomers are lipidsoluble supplements and are best taken with a meal, preferably dinner. Absorption is poor when these supplements are taken on an empty stomach.