Heart healthy E*!

Beneficial Effects of Vitamin E

Vitamin E incorporates into the cell membrane, where it acts to protect the cell from environmental damage. In 1922, researchers discovered that when rats ate a purified diet without vitamin E, they became unable to reproduce.

People with low blood levels of vitamin E are more likely to develop type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Vitamin E supplementation has improved glucose tolerance in people with type 2 diabetes in most, but not all, double-blind trials. Vitamin E has also improved glucose tolerance in elderly people without diabetes. Three months or more of supplementation may be required for benefits to become apparent. The amount used is at least 900 IU of vitamin E per day.

In one of the few trials to find vitamin E supplementation ineffective for glucose intolerance in people with type 2 diabetes, damage to nerves caused by the diabetes was nonetheless partially reversed by supplementing with vitamin E for six months. Animal and preliminary human data indicate that vitamin E supplementation may protect against diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, serious complications of diabetes involving the eyes and kidneys, respectively, though no long-term trials in humans have confirmed this
preliminary evidence.

• vital for reproduction*.
• healthy heart*.
• reduces the risk of stroke*
• reduces the risk of cancer*
• lipid (fatty) antioxidant

Food Sources of Vitamin E

Cooking and processing of foods, especially flour, reduce their vitamin E content.

Natural vitamin E is more biologically active than synthetic vitamin E and more easily assimilated and retained by the body. And that means more effective antioxidant protection. Natural forms of vitamin E are designated d- while synthetic forms are designated dl-.

Recommended Dietary Allowance of Vitamin E

Selenium enhances the antioxidant effects of Vitamin E.

Read about allegations that high-dose Vitamin E may increase the risk for mortality

Who Will Benefit From Vitamin E Supplementation?

• Those suffering from chronic viral illness*
• Diabetics*
• Those who wish to decrease their risk of heart disease*
• Those who have elevated cholesterol levels*
• Those who wish to decrease their risk of stroke*
• Those who wish to decrease their risk of cancer*
• Those at risk for Parkinson's disease*
• Those who suffer from arthritis*

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Natural E for Heart, Colon, Prostate, And Immune Health!

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.