Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Once again, the entire study was based on people taking synthetic vitamin E, which has the opposite molecular structure of natural vitamin e (the kind of vitamin E found in nuts, seeds and other foods). natural vitamin e is well known to prevent heart attacks and enhance cardiovascular disease, and there exists an abudance of clinical evidence to support that notion. Highlighting the dangers of synthetic vitamins is a favorite scare tactic of the conventional medical community. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 It's important here because it is this "association's" definition of natural vitamin e that forms the basis of the few negative studies done on vitamin E. The Natural-Source Vitamin E Association states that natural vitamin e can only exist in a chemically altered, esterified, form. It is this chemically altered form of natural vitamin e that is used in their studies. This form of vitamin E is known to have no antioxidant function in the body. This is not the form to use when testing the effectiveness of vitamin E. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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 Continuing research is indicating that the biological activity of natural vitamin e (RRR-alpha-tocopherol) may be 2 IU per mg or more. natural vitamin e has more activity because it is not diluted with synthetic isomers. In synthetic all-rac-alpha-tocopherol, only half of the isomers are usable by the body, so it is less potent. Only one of the eight isomers in synthetic alpha-tocopherol is found in natural food.
VITAMIN E IN SUPPLEMENTS
There are two common forms of synthetic alpha-tocopherol used in supplements: the acetate ester form and the succinate ester form. |
Bill Sardi
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 The Belgian doctors state that "In addition to saw palmetto berry extracts, a combination of selenium, lycopene, natural vitamin e and fish oil, seems warranted." [Aging Male 7: 155-69, 2004]
A study that employed supplemental vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, selenium and zinc daily for 8 years found a measurable reduction in prostate cancer risk among men with normal PSA counts. There was no effect among men with high PSA counts. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| Plenty of vitamin E if enough fruits and vegetables are eaten.
44. natural vitamin e is:
(a) dl-alpha-tocopherol.
(b) Mixed tocopherols from food.
(c) SRR-alpha-tocopherol.
(d) All of the above.
45. Enriched white flour, compared to whole wheat flour, has:
(a) No vitamin E.
(b) Two percent of the vitamin E.
(c) The same amount of vitamin E.
(d) Twice as much vitamin E.
46. Vitamin K is:
(a) Water soluble.
(b) Fat soluble.
(c) Not soluble.
(d) Mineral soluble.
47. Vitamin K converts amino acid residues in certain proteins so that:
(a) The proteins can bind magnesium. |
| Vitamin E Supplements
Vitamin E supplements must be taken with food for proper absorption. natural vitamin e in supplements is designated by a d as in d-alpha-tocopherol. Synthetic vitamin E is designated with a dl as in dl-alpha-tocopherol. The newer and more accurate designations differentiate between R for natural and S for synthetic. As seen in Figure 5-7, the synthetic forms are different from the natural forms. There are eight possible isomers: RRR (natural), SRR, SSR, SRS, SSS, RSR, RRS, and RSS. Synthetic vitamin E is a mix of eight isomers, of which only one is natural. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Nature's Way filed a lawsuit to get their product returned, but was forced to remove the natural vitamin e from the formulation, as the FDA insisted that Vitamin E had not been approved as an additive for primrose oil.
1992 - The Tahoma Clinic FDA Raid
On May 6, 1992, FDA agents joined armed King County police officers in an armed raid against the clinic of Dr. Jonathan Wright, an M.D. and natural health practitioner. His crime? He was treating patients with injectable high-dose B vitamins -- a safe, natural treatment -- and in doing so was actually helping patients heal. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| French fries.
7. natural vitamin e is:
(a) SRR-alpha-tocopherol.
(b) All-rac-alpha-tocopherol.
(c) RRR-alpha-tocopherol.
(d) Dl-alpha-tocopherol.
8. Vitamin E supplementation at over 66 times the RDA:
(a) Can cause yellowed skin.
(b) Can cause diabetes.
(c) Can cause rickets.
(d) Can cause excessive bleeding.
9. Tocotrienols:
(a) Are a form of vitamin E.
(b) Are potent antioxidants.
(c) Are absorbed through skin.
(d) All of the above.
10. Vitamin E is:
(a) Fat-soluble.
(b) Water-soluble.
(c) Mineral-soluble.
(d) Not soluble. |
Ray D. Strand
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 Instead, most studies reported in the medical literature use d-alpha-tocopherol, which is a natural vitamin e.
I have already shared my concern that most studies are done with just one or two antioxidants, with researchers looking for the "magic bullet." But an understanding of oxidative stress and how it can damage the body forces us to realize that a one- or two-nutrient approach is like trying to bring down a locomotive with a rifle. |
Kevin Trudeau
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| The Natural-Source Vitamin E Association states that natural vitamin e can only exist in a chemically altered, esterified, form. It is this chemically altered form of natural vitamin e that is used in their studies. This form of vitamin E is known to have no antioxidant function in the body. This is not the form to use when testing the effectiveness of vitamin E. The best and most active form of vitamin E is the un-esterified, all-natural mixed tocopherol form, consisting of alpha, beta gamma, and delta tocopherols. This is also the more expensive form. |
Jack Challem
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 Carlson Laboratories
Carlson Laboratories offers the widest selection of natural vitamin e products, exceptional fish oil supplements, and a broad range of other vitamin and mineral supplements. It is also the manufacturer of Mellow Mood one of the products I recommend. For more information, call (800) 323-4141 or go to www.carlsonlabs.com.
Insulow
This company sells Insulow, a unique product that combines the more biologically active "R" form of lipoic acid (an antioxidant) with biotin (a B vitamin). |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 The germ provides natural vitamin e. The bran of rice contains the phytochemicals that may reduce cholesterol.
Home Remedies
Japanese farmers ate mochi, a chewy cake made from brown rice, on cold winter days to increase their stamina.
Throw Me a Lifesaver!
HEART HEALTH: A small, randomized study examined the effects of adding rice bran oil to the diet. While the control diet did not lower cholesterol, the one containing rice bran oil lowered LDL cholesterol by seven percent. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 It is important that one use a natural vitamin e with all the tocophe-nols and tocotrienals factors.
Bioflavonoids
Recent research indicates that flavonoids may be useful in treating diabetes.119'120 Flavonoids include quercetin, which promotes insulin secretion and is a potent inhibitor of sorbitol accumulation. Quercetin has been found in vitro to inhibit sorbitol accumulation in human lenses,121 and has been found to slow the course of cataract formation. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Only consume natural vitamin e from a reputable source such as the Life Extension Foundation (www.LEF.org)
Vitamin A promotes proper repair and maintenance of the skin, and deficiencies can result in a dry, flaky complexion. Topical vitamin A treatments are often used to treat acne and other skin ailments. Foods high in vitamin A include liver, chili peppers, dandelion, carrots, apricots, collard greens, kale, sweet potatoes, spinach, and cantaloupe. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| For optimal health and disease resistance, 400 to 800 IU of natural vitamin e is often taken. It is recommended that supplementation of vitamin E over 400 IU be increased gradually so that the body can get used to the blood-thinning effects, especially in cases of high blood pressure.
Some surgeons recommend the discontinuation of vitamin E supplementation before surgery to decrease any risk of excess bleeding. Premature infants are very sensitive to alpha-tocopherol supplements. |
Jack Challem
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 The company also sells exceptional fish oil supplements, including a lemon-flavored cod liver oil, the widest selection of natural vitamin e products, and a broad range of other vitamin and mineral supplements. For more information, call (800) 323-4141 or go to www.carlsonlabs.com.
Insulow
This company sells Insulow, a unique product that combines the more biologically active "R" form of alpha-lipoic acid (an antioxidant) with biotin (a B vitamin). |
Marshall Editions
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 Take 400 IU a day of a natural vitamin e with a blend of mixed tocopherols to relieve menstrual pain and breast tenderness. Evening primrose can counter the inflammatory hormones causing pain. Take 2,000-3,000 mg of evening primrose oil with 200-300 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) a day.
Herbs: Black cohosh has a history as a folk medicine for relieving menstrual cramps. Take 250 mg three times a day of a dry powdered extract. Tinctures can also be taken at 2-4 ml three times per day. Blue cohosh has also been used traditionally for easing painful menstrual periods. |
| Supplements: Take 1,200 IU of natural vitamin e (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) a day to help treat neuralgia, and 400 IU a day to help prevent it. Vitamin C helps to supporl the immune system and reduces stress damage to nerves. Take 1,000 mg four times a day Also take 30 mgof zinc a day to help support the immune system. Take 200 mg of seleniurr a day to help with viral infections, and 500 mg of L-lysine twice a day to help with healing B vitamins are essential for nerve health. Take 100 mg three times a day. |
Elaine Magee
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 Among 20,000 women taking 600 IU of natural vitamin e every other day for 10 years, there was no apparent significant reduction in risk for cancer or major cardiovascular events (heart attack, nonfatal stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease). Another recent study found that 400 IU or more of vitamin E a day might actually increase the risk of heart failure, causing some experts to caution people to limit or stop taking vitamin E altogether.
How could this popular antioxidant increase such risks, much less fail to offer hoped-for protection? |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| These synthetic supplements also differ from natural vitamin e because they are missing all other tocopherols and tocotrienols. The inconsistent results in medical studies with these synthetic supplements may be partially due to these differences between vitamin E found in food and vitamin E found in synthetic supplements.
Toxicity of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is not toxic, but, in very large doses, it may impair blood clotting. The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for natural alpha-tocopherol is 1000 mg per day, about sixty-six times the RDA. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Candida; Epstein-Barr virus; parasites; heavy metal toxicity; hypo-active thyroid; allergies
Ginseng, chelation, homeopathy
Circulation Problems
Blockages in the arteries due to chlorine in the water you drink and bathe in; homogenized dairy problems; trans fats (hydrogenated oils); Candida; heavy metals, allergies, and viruses
Oral chelation, in severe cases intravenous chelation; hydrogen peroxide therapy; natural vitamin e (There is only one company that makes a pure natural vitamin e. I am forbidden to tell you the product by brand name. |
Jonny Bowden, M.A., C.N.S.
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 You should also look for a vitamin E supplement that contains tocotrienols, another set of very important heart-healthy compounds in the vitamin E family. natural vitamin e is unquestionably more effective than any of the synthetic kinds.
The studies that showed benefit for insulin metabolism used 900 IUs. Vitamin E is generally sold in 400 IU capsules. If you're using vitamin E for its general protective effect, add at least 400 IUs to your daily regimen, preferably 800. If you're using it for its therapeutic effects on blood sugar metabolism, take at least 800 IUs. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 Unique E is pure natural vitamin e without vegetable oil. There is also a question about the gelatin capsule and the risk of "mad cow" disease. While risk appears to be very low, when you are dealing with a disease reported to have 100 percent mortality, it is a major concern.
The d-alpha tocopherol succinate form comes as a dry powder. It is often referred to as "dry E." Most manufacturers use a vegetable-based capsule rather than a gelatin capsule, because of the concern about mad cow disease. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Your body absorbs natural vitamin e better than supplements, so along with nuts and seeds, focus on eating foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, or mangoes. Or try sprinkling some wheat germ on your breakfast cereal. All are good sources of this valuable antioxidant.
Brighten your sight with yellow lenses
Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses isn't as wonderful as you might think. If you have macular degeneration, lemon-colored lenses may be better, according to a small British study.
Researchers wanted to find out if tinted lenses helped people with AMD see better. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Also, natural sources of vitamin E are better than synthetic vitamin E because natural vitamin e is more available for use by the body than the synthetic form. Synthetic vitamin E is only 67 percent as active as the natural form. Read labels closely. The natural form of vitamin E is listed as d-alpha-tocopherol, rrr-alpha-to-copherol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate or d-alpha-tocopherol succinate. The synthetic form is listed as dl-alpha-tocopherol or all-rac alpha-tocopherol (watch out for the / after the d). |
Mike Adams
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 Nature's Way filed a lawsuit to get their product returned, but was forced to remove the natural vitamin e from the formulation, as the FDA insisted that Vitamin E had not been approved as an additive for primrose oil.
1992 - The Tahoma Clinic FDA Raid
On May 6, 1992, FDA agents joined armed King County police officers in an armed raid against the clinic of Dr. Jonathan Wright, an M.D. and natural health practitioner. His crime? He was treating patients with injectable high-dose B vitamins—a safe, natural treatment—and in doing so was actually helping patients heal. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 In fact, this synthetic vitamin E has the opposite molecular structure of natural vitamin e. Yet researchers, scientists and journalists in the mainstream press continue to call this synthetic chemical "vitamin E" and thereby are scaring potentially millions of people away from taking nutritional supplements that are very beneficial to their health.
Most of the debate on this issue, in fact, has been about the dosage of vitamin E that would be considered safe for public consumption. There has been no discussion about the difference between natural vitamin e and synthetic vitamin E. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Your responsibility is to check the label and make sure it says 100 percent potency or 200 percent natural vitamin e.
If you cannot absorb fat, there is a special water-soluble form of vitamin E available from various suppliers.
What about the "esterified" vitamin E, otherwise known as tocopherol phosphate? This is a relatively new product that is being sold as vitamin E. |
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