Tocotrienols
Overview
Tocotrienols are one of the two related families of compounds that are collectively regarded as Vitamin E. The two sources used to obtain Tocotrienols are, Palm Oil and Rice Bran Oil. Palm Oil Tocotrienols are regarded to be superior to Rice Bran Oil Tocotrienols. Palm Oil contains a wider spectrum of Tocotrienols compared to Rice Brain Oil which contains primarily Gamma Tocotrienol. Pistachio Nuts and Almonds also contain Tocotrienols. Blood levels of Tocotrienols are generally less than 1 mcg per liter of Blood.
Health Benefits of Tocotrienols
Cardiovascular System
Tocotrienols may cause the regression of the atherosclerotic plaques that occur during the progression of Atherosclerosis. [1]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent ischemic Stroke and may minimize the Brain damage that occurs after the occurrence of a Stroke. [2]
Digestive System
Tocotrienols may prevent bowel fibrosis in Crohn's Disease patients. [3]
Excretory System
Tocotrienols may reduce the severity of Diabetic Nephropathy. [4]
Immune System
Tocotrienols may help to prevent some forms of Cancer: [5]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [6]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent Cancer - Liver. [7]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent Cancer - Lung. [8]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate. [9]
Tocotrienols may help to prevent some forms of Cancer - Skin by concentrating in the Skin and inhibiting the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation to initiate Skin Cancer. [10]
Tocotrienols especially Delta-Tocotrienol and Gamma-Tocotrienol may inhibit the growth of Melanoma. [11]
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