VIRIDIAN - Natural Vitamin E 400iu – 30 Veg Capsules

Vitamin E has a role in the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This ‘oxidative stress’ appears to be a major factor in many human diseases. 100% natural vitamin E. Natural vitamin E is better absorbed and utilised than synthetic vitamin E. Guaranteed Non-GMO.

• NERVE HEALTH
• BRAIN FUNCTION
• CARDIOVASCULAR PROTECTION
• MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
• SKIN HEALTH

Potential applications: Neurological disorders e.g. Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, tardive dyskinesia, cognitive impairment etc. diabetes, neuro-muscular degeneration, lupus, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, fibrocystic breast disease, wound healing, sun-protection, menopause.

Known contraindications: Vitamin E may potentiate the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as Coumadin and Warfarin. Although synergistic with Aspirin, vitamin E may also increase the inhibition of platelet aggregation caused by aspirin.

Vitamin E has very low toxicity.

Interactions: Vitamin E interacts extensively with other antioxidant nutrients, especially vitamin C and selenium. Vitamin E also improves the use of vitamin A, may assist in converting B12 to its most active form, and protects EFAs from lipid peroxidation.

Useful links: Vascular protection – grape seed/pycnogenol, EFAs, antioxidant complex, hawthorn berry, CoQ10, folic acid/DHA, bilberry/eyebright, ester C

Brain / nerve protection – grape seed/pycnogenol, EFAs, antioxidant complex, ginkgo biloba, B complex

Note: Natural forms of vitamin E bound to krebs cycle intermediates such as acetates or succinates are more advantageous as they are more stable and highly bio-available. Look for d-alpha tocopheryl succinate as this is a natural form. The prefix dl- indicates a synthetic vitamin E. Interestingly, aspirin and vitamin E appear to work synergistically against the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

One capsule provides: