Men taking vitamin E supplements had a 17% increased risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This finding raises a concern for the more than fifty percent of men age 60 and older taking supplements that contain vitamin E. But, before… Continue Reading
tocotrienols
Vitamin E
(tocopherols and tocotrienols) Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of fats in cellular membranes. Vitamin E is well-known for its benefit to cardiovascular health through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol lowering effects. Vitamin E is also involved in immune function. When taken in combination with vitamin C, beta carotene, and… Continue Reading