About Vitamin E

Vitamin K actually refers to an entire group of related nutrients that are naturally found in both green leafy vegetables and animal foods. Most people who follow a Western diet, though, don’t receive enough of many of the nutrients in the K-family from food sources alone. It’s often more convenient and effective to supplement, as long as a medical professional grants approval.

If you’re concerned about your daily intake of Vitamin E, or you have a preexisting condition that impairs your body’s absorption of the vitamin, read on to learn about the two common types of Vitamin E—tocopherols and tocotrienols—and how they work similarly but separately to support growth, development and wellness.

If your doctor gives you the go ahead to use a Vitamin E supplement, make sure to do your research since not all options are created equal. You need a supplement that’s all-natural—it’s absorbed better through the body than a synthetic form, and is effectively transported where it needs to go, acting as a shield against the threat of free radicals and oxidative stress.

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Optimal Vitamin E Supplementation includes the entire Vitamin E complex – with tocopherols ingested hours apart from tocotrienols. A recent A. C. Grace webinar featuring Dr. Barrie Tan of American River Nutrition suggested tocopherols and tocotrienols be taken 4-6 hours apart.

Wondering if you’re getting your recommended daily dose of Vitamin E from diet alone? Here’s a look at the top foods that include this vital antioxidant and how to incorporate them into your diet.

Vitamin E is one of the 13 essential vitamins you need to survive. While it’s lesser known than other vitamins like C or D, it’s an important antioxidant that helps your body fight off free radicals that can cause cellular damage and premature cellular death. Needless to say, it’s an essential part of your everyday diet.

Drug interactions occur when there’s an increase or decrease of a drug’s absorption or distribution throughout the body, when there are alterations made to the drug by the body’s metabolism and when the drug is fully eliminated from the body. Interactions can have either additive or canceling effects on the body.

Learn more about why A.C. Grace Vitamin E products are so well-respected! This pre-recorded webinar takes you through the ins and outs of Vitamin E supplementation.

When you’re searching for the right Vitamin E supplement for you, the main thing to remember is that there’s a big difference between natural and synthetic forms. Always pay attention to what’s on the label and stick with the natural option. Read on to find out why.