Category Archives: Tocopherols

Obesity and Antioxidants: Why The Inverse Association?

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Obese individuals have lower circulating levels of certain nutrients compared to lean individuals. For example, it has been reported that the plasma hydroxyvitamin D levels of obese individuals are low compared to normal weight controls (here). In addition, it has … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E: Possible Cardioprotective Mechanism

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E has shown promise as a possible cardioprotective agent. In particular, D-alpha tocopherol, the most biologically active isomer in the vitamin E family, has been shown to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction, particularly in those with existing cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Antioxidant Supplements: More Evidence They Work

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress is associated with the aetiology of many of the Western lifestyle diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although an association does not prove a cause and effect, studies with animals and humans … Continue reading →

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Quest Vitamin E: Supplement Recommendation

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamin E and Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is increasingly being seen a condition that is associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. In turn, oxidative stress is implicated in the complications of type 2 diabetes. This association is highlighted in research that shows that plasma vitamin C … Continue reading →

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Why Is Vitamin E Cardioprotective?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is a group of plant derived phenolic isomers. These isomers include alpha, beta, delta and gamma-tocopherol and alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocotrienol. All vitamin E isomers share the same biological activity as alpha tocopherol, the most biologically … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E: Don’t Forget the Tocotrienols

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Plant Based Diets And Fracture Rates

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Osteoporosis is a condition whereby the bones of the body gradually lose mineral density and this leaves them susceptible to fractures. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, and risk increases greatly with age. Many studies have looked … Continue reading →

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Antioxidant Synergism

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Alpha Tocopherol: Distribution in Lipoproteins

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is a collection of phenolic isomers that share the same biological activity, with alpha tocopherol having the most biologically activity of all the isomers. Once vitamin E is absorbed from the gut it is passed to the liver … Continue reading →

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