Mixed tocopherols are one of those commonly misunderstood ingredients. Tocopherols are found in everything from kibble, to training treats, supplements, shampoo, and more. In fact, tocopherols are one of the most common ingredients used in pet goods. But what are they, and why are they so popular?
GSK’s AS03 pandemic adjuvant technology is already the subject of separate COVID-19 vaccine development collaborations with the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, with Sichuan Clover Biopharmaceuticals Inc., of Chengdu, China, and with Fujian, China-based Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co. Ltd. It comprises alpha-tocopherol, squalene and polysorbate 80, combined in an oil-in-water emulsion, and offers the potential for dose-sparing because of its immune-boosting properties.
Vitamin E is a vitamin that dissolves in fat, and it is a component needed for healthy cells to support our immune function. Hence, foods that are rich in vitamin E are those that contain natural oil, such as nuts and nut butters and seeds.
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise, taking daily precautions such as washing your hands, social distancing, exercising and getting enough sleep is key to lowering risk of infection.
But maintaining a healthy diet to help boost your immune system may also give you an edge. It’s important to note that no research has been done on foods that help fight against COVID-19 specifically.
Using vitamin E, pentoxifylline, and the TheraBite Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System may help reduce trismus — commonly called lockjaw — in people with scleroderma, a study in two patients suggests.The research, “Dental management of scleroderma patients using pentoxifylline plus vitamin E with and without TheraBite® to reduce trismus: Two case reports and brief review of literature,” was published in the journal Clinical Case Reports.
Vitamin E is just one of the antioxidants touted as a potential acne treatment. Nutritionally speaking, vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory, which means it can help boost your immune system and help with cell regeneration. It’s thought that these properties may specifically help with inflammatory acne.
Published in Redox Biology, the pre-clinical study sheds new light on the potential of the acute therapy with α-TOH (vitamin E) in patients presenting with heart attack, and may ultimately offer an effective low-cost treatment.
itamin E is also similar to vitamin C in that it also plays a role in keeping the immune system healthy. Researchers are working hard to understand this role, but it appears that there are several mechanisms involved….
In Part 1, we discussed the basics of this member of the vitamin E family and explained why tocotrienols have more health benefits than tocopherols. This month we will discuss the amazing tocotrienol health effects on inflammation, heart disease, bone health, metabolic health, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and fatty liver disease.
