One of the most popular individual vitamin supplements
This natural source of vitamin E is two to five times more bioavailable than synthetic vitamin E (DL-Alpha) in terms of body distribution and tissue retention
Vitamin E (VE) works at least in part through its antioxidant activity. When alpha-tocopherol quenches a free radical, it becomes a (weak) tocopheroxyl radical. Vitamin C or CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) can restore the tocopheroxyl radical back to alpha-tocopherol, but then they become oxidized also. Glutathione can restore vitamin C, but then it is oxidized. The “linchpin” of the antioxidant network, which can restore all the others, is lipoic acid. While R-lipoic acid may be the superior form of lipoic acid, alpha-lipoic acid is still effective as well.
Therefore, the ideal way to take VE is to combine it with either vitamin C or CoQ10, and either alpha-lipoic or R-lipoic acid. Several studies have shown VE plus CoQ10 to be more effective than VE alone. Packer and associates’ classic article on lipoic acid as the direct or indirect recycler of oxidized VE, vitamin C, CoQ10 and glutathione indicates the importance of lipoic acid for optimal maintenance of the antioxidant network. For those who can afford it, the truly optimum way to take VE is with vitamin C, CoQ10 and lipoic acid
Recommended dosage: one to four capsules per day.
| Supplement Facts |
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| Serving Size:1 capsule |  | | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | | | Vitamin E | 300 | IU | 1000% | | (as 85% d-alpha tocopheryl succinate and | | 15% mixed tocopherols ) | | | *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten,
corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool,
dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
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