I have a friend who takes large doses of vitamin E because he says the vitamin is an antioxidant that prevents cancer, heart disease, and aging? Is he right? What are antioxidants?
Seminar to recap 20 years of palm tocotrienol brain health research
During the 2019 Natural Products Expo West, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is collaborating with top healthcare professionals and supplement manufacturers to share the latest information learned from 20 years of brain health research using palm-derived vitamin E tocotrienols as well as the Malaysian palm oil industry’s sustainability practices.
Bryce Wylde tells nearly 13,000 followers about palm-derived tocotrienols
Popular alternative health expert Bryce Wylde recently told his nearly 13,000 combined Instagram and Facebook followers about the health benefits of palm-derived tocotrienols. In his lead paragraph he states, “Best supplemental sources of tocotrienols are derived from Malaysian sustainable red palm fruit oil.” Wylde describes how palm-derived tocotrienols support the brain, heart, skin, hair, liver and immune function.
Vitamin E Oil Is the Skincare Ingredient You’ve Been Overlooking
You’ve probably heard of skin hero vitamin C, right? The ingredient has become popular for its ability to stimulate collagen production, brighten skin, and reduce signs of aging. As a result, dermatologists, beauty bloggers, and our own editors have gone crazy over the stuff. But are we overlooking another potent skincare superhero? Enter: vitamin E oil.
A Beginner’s Guide to Vitamin E and What It Does for Your Skin
Of the many skin-care ingredients out there, vitamin E is definitely one of the most common. It’s found naturally in our bodies and in certain foods. And if you look closely, you’ll probably find it in many of the skin-care products already in your medicine cabinet — serums, moisturizers, eye creams, and just about everything in between. You may have even tried taking vitamin E in supplement form. But what exactly is vitamin E, and what can it do for your skin? We asked a team of experts for a quick refresher course on all things vitamin E, including who should (and shouldn’t) use it, and the best ways to incorporate it into your skin-care routine.
Eating Hazelnuts May Help Improve Vitamin E Status in Older Adults
Many older adults do not consume adequate amounts of vitamin E from their habitual diet. Inadequate vitamin E intake is of concern for this population group because lower concentrations have been associated with age-related diseases.
What dictates how vitamin E supplements affect cancer risk?
There is a longstanding debate as to whether taking vitamin E supplements increases or decreases a person’s risk of developing cancer. A new study suggests that both outcomes are a possibility and also explains why.
10 foods rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound with antioxidant properties. Getting enough vitamin E is essential for the immune system, blood vessel health, and keeping the skin youthful.
Delta-Tocotrienol Combined with Standard Therapy May Increase Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients
A recent study conducted at Denmark’s Vejle Hospital, published in Pharmacological Research, provided evidence of delta-tocotrienol’s benefits for cancer patients.
Palm oil details on a wall at KDU brings enlightenment
Palm oil means different things to different people. For 650,000 Malaysian oil palm smallholders, it is a vital source of income. To KDU University College lecturers, students and its officials, they consider the vegetable oil nutritious and versatile in cooking. This is after they have been exposed to accurate information on Malaysian palm oil via a wall project at the university college in Utropolis Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
