Tocotrienol exerts a synergistic effect with alpha-tocopherol on rat models of steatohepatitis (fatty liver). Results have shown that lipid peroxide levels in the liver are lower and signs of increased liver damage are controlled after combined intake of tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol. High levels of inflammatory cytokines mRNA suppression were observed and particularly, the gamma-isoform of tocotrienol significantly inhibited mRNA expression of TGF-beta1.
Liver Health
Tocotrienol E Helps Reduce Fatty Liver
Byron J. Richards
It is understood that as your belly grows in size fat also piles up in your liver and clogs it into a state of poor function that leads to health decline, and cardiovascular, and metabolic health risks. Two new studies with tocotrienols explain how they can help correct such obesity related distress.
Vitamin E Tocotrienol Supplement Delays Progression of Advanced Liver Disease
New research conducted at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center suggests an alternate form of natural vitamin E delays the progression of disease in patients awaiting liver transplantation, the only definitive therapy that reduces a patient’s morbidity, mortality and improves their quality of life. The study shows, for the first time, successful delivery of the vitamin – administered orally – to vital human organs such as the brain, heart, liver, skin and fatty tissue.