Vitamin E is one of the premier antioxidants, substances that protect cells from free radical damage. D-Alpha Tocopheryl is a stable form of Vitamin E derived from vegetable oils. It can increase Vitamin E levels in tissues and also helps to improve it retention for stronger antioxidant activities. Protective benefits of Vitamin E are directed to the skin, brain, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 100
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) |
400 IU |
1330% |
Other Ingredients: Softgel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water) and vegetable oil concentrate. Contains soy derivative.
Suggested Use
Take one softgel daily, preferably with meals.
- Vitamin E possesses very strong antioxidant activities. It works by donating electrons to unstable free radicals, the body’s by-products of ageing. Chronic diseases related to old age or also known as degenerative diseases, can be free radical induced. Common degenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s diseases, arthritis, macular degeneration, cataracts, and prostate enlargement.
- Vitamin E can protect against peroxidation of poly unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol. Lipid peroxidation leads to damaged and obstructed blood vessels, increasing the risk for atherosclerosis and many other cardiovascular diseases.
- In the blood, Vitamin E is involved in the formation of red blood cells and the synthesis of hemoglobin. Deficiency of hemoglobin can lead to anemia, a disease characterized by pallor, easy fatigability, weakness, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath.
- Natural Vitamin E is a very powerful skin vitamin. It nourishes the skin and helps protect it against the damaging UV radiation from the sun. Over exposure to the sun’s UV radiation is a major cause of sun burn and skin cancer. For this reason, Vitamin E lotion and creams are widely used by people who regularly go to the beach.
- Antioxidants like Vitamin E can help support healthy pulmonary functions. Respiratory problems like asthma and COPD have been linked to deficiency of antioxidants, especially Vitamin E.
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol is a fat soluble vitamin that is also one of the body’s premier antioxidants. The Recommended daily Vitamin E dosage is 400 IU for women and 600 IU for men. Dietary Vitamin E sources include green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, egg yolks, cheese, poultry products, fish, meats, nut oils, sweet potatoes, soy products, and tomatoes. The best Vitamin E sources are oils. Vitamin E powder is also manufactured in capsules and pills, sold as nutritional supplements. Because Vitamin E is not a single vitamin, Vitamin E supplements can also vary on what form of Vitamin E they contain. Now Foods Vitamin E-400 d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate contains d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, a natural Vitamin extracted from vegetable oils. D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate can be very active in the body, especially in its antioxidant activities.
