The Nutritional Health Benefits of Tocotrienols

Before we discuss the benefits of Tocotrienols, we will first tak about Tocotrienols as a nutrient.

Tocotrienols belongs to one or two groups of molecules belonging to the Vitamin E family. There is another group called tocopherals- called tocols.

There are four natural tocotrienols called alpha, beta, gamma, and delta).  Most of the vitamin E that one normally purchases at a local store, grocery store, or even many health stores, are often made using a cheap, synthetic version of alpha-tocopherol.

Where can Tocotrienols be found?

By contrast Tocotrienols can be found in plant oils such as palm, rice bran oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil. Cereal grains like barley and rye, and vegetable oils such as canola, cottonseed, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean, and sunflower contain tocotrienols. Corn oil however, has the least amount of them all.

Some benefits of Tocotrienols

Tocotrienols may have antioxidant properties. They may reduce cholesterol, and they are maybe anti-carcinogenic, as well as immuno-modulatory in action. They also have hypolipidemic effects, and may inhibit breast cancer and other malignancies.

Further Benefits of Tocotrienols

First, tocotrienol is known as a potent antioxidant against lipid peroxidation…antioxidants are what help to neutralize free radicals (highly reactive chemical substances within the body) that may otherwise cause damage to bodily cells if they are left unchecked.

Let us show you an example; it may help prevent atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries that may eventually lead to greater plaque buildup, this has been known to trigger off heart disease and even heart attacks.

Studies have shown that tocotrienol can lower total cholesterol (by 8% in one such study) and even reduce LDL levels (this is known as the “bad cholesterol”).

Tocotrienols are also needed for the health of cellular membranes, which may help prevent blood clotting, protectones lungs against outside pollution, and can help with boosting immune function.

Precautions should be taken when supplementing with tocotrienols. Any one, who is sensitive to them in any way, should avoid supplementation.

Because tocotrienol has anti-clotting properties, people taking anti-clotting medications or blood thinners should discuss with their physician before consuming a supplement containing the nutrient

Tips for Getting The best Benefits of Tocotrienol 

• 1. Tocotrienol, like Vitamin E, is a fat-soluble nutrient. For this reason, avoid taking the vitamin on an empty stomach, if you do, the absorption of the nutrient will be poor and no where near as effective. A perfect complement to taking this kind of vitamin would be fish oil supplements; this is because fish oils contain the kind of fatty acids that will greatly enhance absorption.
• 2. The Recommended daily allowance is not currently set for this nutrient. Many experts’ say a dosage between 10mg to 50mg per day would give you the benefits of Tocotrienols that we are looking for. However, we need to remember that it is very important to take this nutrient with fats, and also, try to take the nutrient after a meal.
• 3. Make sure than you only purchase such supplements from pharmaceutical GMP compliant facilities. Studies have shown that consumers often only have a 1 in 5 chance of buying supplements that contain the ingredients that are stated on product labels. The studies have also found many supplements to contain dangerous contaminants that can impair your health.
• Pharmaceutical GMP facilities comply with the most rigorous manufacturing standards currently possible, thus giving you the peace of mind you’re consuming what you actually paid for.

Reverses Carotid Atherosclerosis :-

It has been proven that tocotrienols are effective in reversing carotid atherosclerosis, or arterial blockage, which can help prevent cardiovascular conditions. In a recent study, a number of people who were suffering from carotid atherosclerosis were given 240 mg of palm tocotrienol complex everyday for 18 to 36 months. The results showed that cholesterol plaque in the patients’ carotid arteries was significantly reduced. Such effect was not seen in subject

Suppresses Cancer and Tumor :-

According to medical researchers, palm tocotrienols can suppress the proliferation of breast cancer cells in human beings. Delta tocotrienols are more effective than other forms of tocotrienols in causing apoptosis, or cell death, in breast cancer cells that are estrogen-nonresponsive and estrogen-responsive. Gamma tocotrienols are about 3 times more potent than Tamoxifen in preventing the development of breast cancer. Gamma tocotrienol can also inhibit the growth of prostrate cancer cells.

Works as a Super Antioxidant :-

Tocotrienols are also potent antioxidants that can combat free radicals in the human body and boost the immune system. It is known that alpha tocotrienols are 40 to 60 times more powerful than alpha-tocopherols as antioxidants in preventing lipid peroxidation. Many athletes and bodybuilders use tocotrienols to prevent lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation after strenuous exercise sessions.

Slows Aging and Protects Skin :-

When applied topically onto the skin, tocotrienols gather at the skin’s stratum corneum, and they form the first line of defense against the free radicals that are generated by ultraviolet or ozone rays. As such, they can prevent skin damage and aging that are caused by unhealthy rays from the sun. By eliminating free radical activities, tocotrienols also help to maintain a healthy level of tocopherols, which are essential in the prevention of skin damage. It has been found that skin that is treated with tocotrienols show very high concentrations of vitamin E, which is beneficial to skin health.

Role in Cholesterol :-

Our bodies create 80% of our total needed daily cholesterol. We make up the difference with our diets. However, much of the common daily diet is high in cholesterol. And according to the cholesterol theory of heart disease, his causes fatty deposits to clog up the arteries and decreases blood flow to key areas such as the brain, heart, and kidneys. Research has shown that tocotrienols may play a role in helping decrease cholesterol creation by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This particular enzyme helps the liver with cholesterol synthesis.

Role in Heart Health :-

In addition to limiting damaging cholesterol levels, tocotrienols also provide help in overall heart health. Tocotrienols have been shown to reduce blood levels of homocysteine. Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with heart attack, stroke, and blood clot formation. They may also protect against stroke-related brain damage.

• Reverse arteriosclerosis
• Protect against heart injury
• Inhibit blood platelet aggregation
• Work as a sugar antioxidant
• Inhibit the appearance of aging
• Lower blood pressure

Vitamin E Supplement Manufacturing :-

Consumers are becoming more aware of the specific health benefits of tocotrienols. A nutritional supplement manufacturer can provide your customers with this type of targeted nutrition to combat a variety of condition-specific health conditions. NutraScience Labs can help you design a high-quality Vitamin E supplement that contains all eight Vitamin E compounds for a synergistic effect on health or a combination of heart-healthy ingredients to produce a more comprehensive heart health formula. Talk to our Production Specialists or submit a request to receive a free quote to find out how we can help you either customize a unique formula to meet your target market or private label Vitamin E supplements.