Vitamin E-8, 60 capsules

8 forms of vitamin E

As the name suggests, Vitamin E-8 combines all 8 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols) in a single product. It is unique in its composition. A complex vitamin E supplement that contains all forms of the vitamin and is of the highest quality. For this product, Vitals has selected raw materials that are highly bioavailable and meet the highest standards of purity. Furthermore, the vitamin E oil is not contained in a softgel capsule made from bovine gelatine, but in a special vegan liquid capsule.

Tocopherols and tocotrienols

Vitamin E is an essential, fat-soluble nutrient comprising a group of four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). The difference between tocotrienols and tocopherols is that the former have unsaturated side chains with three double bonds. The side chains of tocopherols are saturated and contain no double bonds. All eight forms of vitamin E are found in food. However, dietary supplements generally contain only alpha-tocopherol. There is growing evidence that the other forms of vitamin E (such as gamma-tocopherol and tocotrienols) are also crucial for maintaining good health and exhibit synergistic effects. This unique vitamin E complex has therefore been developed based on the latest scientific findings.

Natural versus synthetic vitamin E

Synthetic forms of vitamin E (such as dl-alpha-tocopherol or all-rac-alpha-tocopherol) are occasionally found in dietary supplements, but are less effective than the natural forms. It is therefore crucial to choose a dietary supplement that contains only natural forms of vitamin E. These can be identified by the prefix ‘d-’ (as in d-alpha-tocopherol) or ‘RRR-’ (as in RRR-alpha-tocopherol). Vitamin E-8 consists exclusively of natural forms of vitamin E.

Effect

The main role of vitamin E in the body is to protect cells and tissues from oxidative damage. Nowadays, people are exposed to numerous harmful external factors, such as excessive UV radiation from sunlight and environmental pollution. The cellular immune system therefore needs a little help. Vitamin E neutralises free radicals, which helps to maintain healthy cells and tissues.

Vegan liquid capsule

A liquid capsule is a special type of standard vegetable capsule. This type of capsule can also contain liquid ingredients, as the two halves are sealed together with a cellulose gel using a specially developed process after being filled with the active ingredient. A conventional vegetarian capsule is made up of two halves that are loosely pushed together. It can therefore only contain powdered ingredients. If it came into contact with liquids, this capsule would leak. These liquid capsules offer the advantage that, unlike gelatine softgel capsules, they are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

It is recommended to take a vitamin E supplement alongside a vitamin C supplement. Vitamin C ensures that vitamin E which has already been utilised by the body is converted back into its active form. This enhances the effectiveness of vitamin E.

Nutritional properties

• Vitamin E helps to protect cells from oxidative stress.

Nutrition declaration

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
**Information on vitamin E content (α-TE = total alpha-tocopherol equivalents)

Ingredients

Natural mixed tocotrienols, natural mixed tocopherols, natural alpha-tocopherol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule).

Recommended intake

Take 1 capsule per day with water as part of a (fatty) meal, or as recommended.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (do not refrigerate).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.