This is high potency, natural vitamin E supplement is an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.

The main function of alpha-tocopherol, natural vitamin E, in humans appears to be that of an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes reactive oxygen species, also referred to as free radicals. Free radicals are formed primarily in the body during normal metabolism and also upon exposure to environmental factors such as cigarette smoke or pollutants. Fats, which are an integral part of all cell membranes, are vulnerable to destruction through oxidation by free radicals. The fat-soluble vitamin, alpha-tocopherol, is uniquely suited to intercepting free radicals and preventing a chain reaction of lipid destruction. Aside from maintaining the integrity of cell membranes throughout the body, alpha-tocopherol also protects the fats in low density lipoproteins (LDLs) from oxidation.

Lipoproteins are particles composed of lipids and proteins, which are able to transport fats through the blood stream. LDLs transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. Oxidized LDLs have been implicated in the development of cardiovascular diseases. 

Ingredients (per capsule)

Vitamin E (from unesterified d-Alpha Tocopherol plus Mixed Tocopherols: d-beta, d-delta and d-gamma Tocopherol) (268 mg AT) 400 IU

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Softgel (Gelatin, Glycerin, and Water), Vegetable Oil Concentrate (Soybean).

Contains No

Sugar, Salt, Starch, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Milk, Egg, Shellfish or Preservatives.

Cautions

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents, chemotherapeutics, cyclosporine, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, blood thinners, or have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder and/or a vitamin K deficiency, are 55 years of age or older, have heart disease or diabetes, and if you have, or have previously had, cancer. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Dosage

Take 1 softgel daily, with meals. 

About Herbal Select

Herbal Select has an extensive line of herbal and nutritional supplements that offer consistent quality, potency, selection and value. Herbal Select is a Canadian brand with more than 10 years of specialized experience responding to the unique natural health concerns of Canadians. Herbal Select is proud of their reputation for delivering the finest quality. Herbal Select products are manufactured and distributed by Puresource Inc.