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Vitamin E Tocotrienols, Metabolic Health, and Healthy Aging

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Vitamin E consists of eight isomers : four tocotrienols and four tocopherols. Commercial vitamin E supplements are typically rich in tocopherols and may be low or absent in tocotrienols. However, research suggests that tocotrienols may have uniquely beneficial effects on metabolic health and healthy aging.

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Vitamin E Tocotrienols: The Ultimate Cardiometabolic Solution

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The vitamin E family consists of two subgroups: tocopherols and tocotrienols. These two subgroups can be broken down further into their corresponding isomers (alpha, beta, gamma, and delta), totaling eight vitamin E isomers.

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Vitamin E Tocotrienols and Bone Health

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Bone health is a contributor to healthy aging. According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 22 million women who have osteopenia and 8 million women who have osteoporosis within the U.S. Growing evidence has examined tocotrienols (particularly ?-tocotrienols)

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Recent Randomized Clinical Trial Compares Efficacy of Delta-Tocotrienol and Alpha-Tocopherol in Liver Health

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, and it is considered a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E also helps support many aspects of human health, including cardiovascular function, eye health, cognitive function, and cellular health.

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Recent Study Indicates Delta-Tocotrienols Support Antioxidative Status and a Healthy Inflammatory Response

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Delta-tocotrienol is a form of vitamin E that has been shown in research to possess unique properties that support antioxidative status , blood sugar and lipid metabolism, cardiovascular health, and a healthy inflammatory response.

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Recent Study Explores Potential Role of Nutraceuticals in Supporting Healthy Cholesterol Metabolism

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Changes in lipid metabolism can be due to age, lifestyle factors, or other systemic conditions and may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders. Specific vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals have been recently studied for their potential to help support lipid homeostasis.