Physiological effects and tissue distribution from large doses of tocotrienol in rats

Shibata A, Nakagawa K, Shirakawa H, Kobayashi T, Kawakami Y, Takashima R, Ohashi A, Sato S, Ohsaki Y, Kimura F, Kimura T, Tsuduki T, Komai M, Miyazawa T

Supplementation to an AIN93G-based diet of tocotrienol (T3) for 13 weeks administered to Fischer 344/slc rats showed a safety profile with no side effects. Dose-dependent T3 levels were detected in many tissues. Under the present experimental conditions, a continuous intake of the T3 concentrate would be safe in the rats as long as the T3 content was less than 0.20% of the dietary intake.