
About this episode
Claims that vitamin E can cause cancer and cardiovascular damage have left many people confused, to say the least. In this video, I’ll explain the difference between tocopherols and tocotrienols and why you may want to check the label on your vitamin E supplements.
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0:00 Introduction: Vitamin E explained
0:29 Tocopherols vs. tocotrienols
1:06 The benefits of tocotrienols
3:52 The benefits of tocopherols
In nature, vitamin E exists in a complex. If you’re taking a vitamin E supplement that contains a-tocopherol, this can act as a pro-oxidant rather than an antioxidant, as it is only a fragment of the vitamin E complex.
There are 2 types of vitamin E: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocotrienols are far more powerful and have the following potential benefits:
•Anti-cancer effects
•Potent anti-inflammatory
•Increases lifespan in animal studies
•Neuroprotective
•Similar effects to statins on oxidative LDL
•Supports cardiovascular health
•Beneficial for workout recovery
•Beneficial for age-related cognitive decline
•Reverses damage from radiation
•Scar tissue protection
•Slows progression of liver cirrhosis
Tocopherols do support and protect the cell membranes, and there is more research being done on tocopherols. They are also easier to find in many foods, such as green vegetables, seeds, nuts, olives, and olive oil.
Tocotrienols are more difficult to find in food and may be easier to take as a supplement. They’re found naturally in annatto and red palm oil.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about vitamin E. I’ll see you in the next video.
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