Vitamin E refers to a group of eight compounds divided into two categories: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each category is further divided up into alpha, beta, gamma, and delta types.
Also known as: Tocopherols, Tocotrienols
Tocopherols
- Alpha-tocopherol is the form of vitamin E used in most supplements
- Alpha-tocopherol not only does not reduce the risk of heart disease, but it may also even be harmful
- Tocopherols inhibit the cholesterol-lowering ability of tocotrienols
We avoid Vitamin-E supplements containing tocopherols
Tocotrienols
- Delta- and gamma-tocotrienols can have beneficial effects on lipid markers
- Tocotrienols can induce senescence, mitochondrial damage, and apoptosis in cancer cells but not in healthy cells
- Gamma-tocotrienol can slow tumor growth and metastasis by blocking angiogenesis and cancer cell signaling
- Tocotrienols can prevent radiation-induced aging changes in healthy cells
- Tocotrienols can rejuvenate some senescent cells and delay senescence in healthy cells
We prefer Vitamin-E supplements containing only delta and gamma-tocotrienols
Quick Access
Media
https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2016/10/Natural-Compounds-that-Remove-Aging-Cells/Page-01
https://chriskresser.com/how-your-lipoproteina-level-affects-your-risk-of-heart-disease/