Vitamin E-400

Composed of eight separate antioxidants, Vitamin E is an important vitamin for general health. Only one part of the vitamin is actually maintained in the body, alpha tocopherol, so when someone refers to Vitamin E, they are generally referring to this one element. Our supplement utilizes d-alpha-tocopherol to supply your Vitamin E needs due to its excellent bioavailability. This form is preferred by the body and requires minimum synthesis to be useful.

While true Vitamin E deficiency is rare, suboptimal intake is fairly common. According to one recent survey, one quarter of whites and Hispanics, nearly one-half of African-Americans, and one-third of other ethnic groups have Vitamin E levels which place them at greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

Vitamin E’s primary benefit comes from its ability to function as an antioxidant. Normal metabolic activity along with exposure to pollutants, radiation, cigarette smoke, and herbicides results in free radicals in the body. The chemical reaction continues until the cell dies. An accumulation of dead cells leads to aging and other degenerative conditions like heart disease or arthritis. Because Vitamin E is fat-soluble it is particularly well suited to scavenge free radicals in the cell’s membrane which is particularly vulnerable.

Vitamin E may prove beneficial in the prevention of several conditions. Studies have repeatedly found a link between Vitamin E and heart problems. The higher the level of vitamin E in the diet, the lower the occurrence off heart attacks. Atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries, also drops as Vitamin E levels rise. Cataracts may result from free radical damage. Several studies link vitamin E to lower incidences of cataracts. The vitamin also appears to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration. Vitamin E also works to boost the immune system, especially in the elderly.

Vitabase Vitamin E – 400 comes in an easy-to-take softgel. It is also available in a 1000 IU formula.