The Problem with Vitamin E Supplements

Vitamin E plays critical roles in immune function, cell signaling, and fighting oxidative stress.

Sadly, according to data from the Nurses Health Study, 89 percent of Americans don’t get enough of this essential vitamin. And while it may seem like supplementation is an easy solution, recent studies have shown that the form of vitamin E that is found in most supplements and multivitamins—called alpha-tocopherol—not only doesn’t help, but it may also increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.

In this video, I explain how to optimize your vitamin E intake so you can get all of the benefits without any risks.

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/ / RESEARCH & RELATED RESOURCES
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› Anti-inflammatory γ- and δ-tocotrienols improve cardiovascular, liver and metabolic function in diet-induced obese rats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26446...

› Effects of stabilized rice bran, its soluble and fiber fractions on blood glucose levels and serum lipid parameters in humans with diabetes mellitus Types I and II: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11893...

› Tocotrienols regulate cholesterol production in mammalian cells by post-transcriptional suppression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8388388/

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› Tocotrienols: A More Potent (and Safe) Form of Vitamin E: https://chriskresser.com/tocotrienols...

› RHR: The Health Benefits of Tocotrienols, with Dr. Barrie Tan: https://chriskresser.com/the-health-b...

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