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Purebulk Vitamin E products:

Vitamin E (DL) 98% Oil-ZMC, Vitamin E Acid Succinate, Vitamin E Clear 230IU, Vitamin E Oil 1300 IU, Vitamin E Powder 700IU, Mixed Tocopherols 95% 1040 IU.

What is Vitamin E Clear 230IU?

Vitamin E is one of the most effective antioxidants (Wikipedia) in the human body. It provides protection from free radical molecules that can damage cell membranes.

Vitamin E is actually a collective term for a group of compounds called tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each form has its own biological activity - the measure of potency or functional use in the body.

Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol) that have varying levels of biological activity.

This alpha-tocopherol is the only form recognized to meet human requirements. It is the most active form of vitamin E in the body. Of the eight naturally occurring forms of vitamin E, it appears that only naturally occurring alpha-tocopherol (commonly known as d-alpha-tocopherol) is maintained in the human blood circulation. Synthetic alpha-tocopherol is commonly known as dl-alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E in supplements are usually sold as alpha-tocopheryl acetate, a form that protects its ability to function as an antioxidant.

In terms of absorption and retention in the human body, this natural form of vitamin E is clearly superior over the other analogs. The name "tocopherol" was coined from the Greek words for childbirth (tos), to bring forth (phero), and the chemical designation for an alcohol (ol).

Vitamin E is used in skin creams and lotions for its role in stimulating skin healing and minimizing scarring after injuries such as burns. As one of the many nutrients that have protective properties, Vitamin E’s main function is to maintain the integrity of the body's intracellular membrane by shielding its physical stability and providing a defense line against tissue damage brought about by oxidation.

Vitamin E is absorbed from the intestines, along with fat and bile salts, first into the lymph and then into the blood, which carries it to the liver to be used or stored. As a coenzyme in cellular membranes, Vitamin E acts as a scavenger for free radicals that are destructive to the membrane and internal cellular components.

The vitamin is found naturally in some foods, is added to others and is also available as a dietary supplement. Antioxidants shield cells from the negative effects of free radicals, molecules that contain an unshared electron which can damage cells.

These unshared electrons are highly energetic and rapidly react with oxygen-yielding reactive oxygen species (ROS). The body forms ROS internally when it transforms food to energy, and antioxidants protect cells from the adverse effects of ROS. ROS are part of signaling mechanisms among cells. Environmental exposures, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun also expose the body to free radicals.

Vitamin E Clear 230IU limits and hinders the production of ROS synthesized when fat undergoes oxidation. Scientists are still studying how vitamin E and other mechanisms, by limiting free-radical production, might help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases involved with free radicals.

In addition to its activities as an antioxidant, vitamin E is linked to immune function, cell signaling, regulation of gene expression and other metabolic processes.

Health Benefits of Vitamin E Clear 230IU

The most critical role of vitamin E is in maintaining the integrity of the body's intracellular membrane and providing a defense line against tissue damage resulting from oxidation.

Vitamin E has protective attributes because it can reduce oxidation of lipid membranes and unsaturated fatty acids and prevent the breakdown of other nutrients caused by oxygen.

As an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage in cell membranes, vitamin E helps to stabilize cells and protect the tissues of the skin, eyes, liver, breast and testes, which are more sensitive to oxidation.

The protective, nutritional antioxidant function of vitamin E also works synergistically with other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, glutathione (L-cysteine), and selenium.

Vitamin E keeps arteries flexible and elastic to allow blood to flow freely and helps prevent arteries from clogging.

By supporting the immune system, antioxidants such as vitamin E can also help protect against oxidative damage to DNA.

Suggested Use of Vitamin E Clear 230IU

As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 teaspoon (or as directed by physician).

When comparing Vitamin E products, you want to consider a few things. What are you using it for? Are you trying to mix it with something that is water-based? If so, Vitamin E clear is the only form of Vitamin E that disperses easily in water.

If you are using it as a vitamin supplement, you will need to compare the IU (International Units). This a a standard indicator of the biological activity of the vitamin product. Vitamin E Clear provides 230 IU per gram in the form of D-alpha tocopheryl acetate.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a Daily Value (DV) of 30 IU for adults and children four or more years of age. A serving of 1/32 teaspoon Vitamin E Clear will provide 35 IU Vitamin E or 117% of the Daily Value. Serving sizes for Vitamin E are typically larger than the Daily Value. The suggested serving of 1/4 tsp will yield 278 IU of Vitamin E or 927% of the DV.

Here is some information that may be useful in comparing Vitamin E products: Vitamin E from natural sources is d-alpha tocopherol. Synthetic Vitamin E is dl-alpha tocopherol.

To convert from mg to IU:
1 mg of alpha-tocopherol is equivalent to 1.49 IU of the natural form, or 2.22 IU of the synthetic form.
To convert from IU to mg:
1 IU of alpha-tocopherol is equivalent to 0.67 mg of the natural form or 0.45 mg of the synthetic form.
For example, 15 mg x 1.49 IU/mg = 22.4 IU of natural d-alpha tocopherol.. The corresponding value for synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol would be 33.3 IU (15 mg x 2.22 IU/mg).

Potential Side Effects of Vitamin E Clear 230IU

The health risk of too much vitamin E is low. It is considered safe if taken as suggested. Too much vitamin E can cause nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue, weakness, headache, blurred vision, rash, bruising and bleeding and possible stroke.

Persons with diabetes or heart disease should not take more than 400 IU/day. In people taking blood thinners (anticoagulants), more than 800 IU a day of vitamin E may interfere with the body's ability to clot blood.

Because of the extremely concentrated nature of this product, do not purchase or use this product without a thorough understanding of the safe use of this product.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of Vitamin E Clear 230IU

Vitamin E Clear 230IU is a form of naturally sourced Vitamin E that disperses easily in water. As such, this allows the user to add vitamin E over a wide range of concentrations, without compromising clarity. This concentrated product contains over 230 IU per gram and disperses readily in water (with minimal mixing) to form a clear solution of d-alpha tocopherol acetate. Vitamin E Clear 230IU is highly stable.

Vitamin E Clear 230IU is perfect for applications requiring clarity in a water-based product. Whether fruit and vegetable juices, juice concentrates, nutritional beverages or sport beverages, this product can be incorporated with little or no change to existing formulations. In addition, the high stability of Vitamin E Clear 230IU allows for utilization in long shelf life food fortification and personal care product applications.

Storage:

For best results, refrigerate after opening.

References & Further Research

University of Maryland Medical Center: Vitamin E

Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center

Web MD; Find a Vitamin or Supplement; Vitamin E

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