Gamma-Tocopherol
Overview
Gamma-Tocopherol is one of the several types of Tocopherol in Vitamin E having some additional benefits not exerted by the other types of Tocopherols.
Health Benefits of Gamma-Tocopherol
Cardiovascular System
Gamma-Tocopherol may inhibit the generation of Superoxide Free Radicals in Arteries. [1]
Gamma-Tocopherol may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting (by inhibiting platelet aggregation). [2]
Cell Membranes
Gamma-Tocopherol is the second most prevalent form of Vitamin E in Cell Membranes.
The most prevalent form is Alpha-Tocopherol.
Immune System
Gamma-Tocopherol may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [3]
Gamma-Tocopherol may help to prevent Cancer - Colon by reducing the number of Oncogenes in the Colon and may reduce the production of Peroxides in the Colon. [4]
Gamma-Tocopherol may inhibit the growth of Gliomas. [5]
Gamma-Tocopherol may reduce Inflammation. [6]
Gamma-Tocopherol may help to prevent Cancer - Lung. [7]
Gamma-Tocopherol may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate by inhibiting the further growth of existing Prostate Cancer. Gamma-Tocopherol appears to be more effective against Prostate Cancer than Alpha-Tocopherol. [8]
Metabolism
Gamma-Tocopherol is an Antioxidants and is possibly equal to or better than the Alpha-Tocopherol form of Vitamin E. [9]
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