For Your Healthy Heart

Scientific Background

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are progressive, degenerative diseases in the brain. In Alzheimer’s disease, either brain cells shrink or disappear and are replaced by plaque, or thread-like tangles occur within existing brain cells, which choke healthy brain cells. Parkinson’s disease involves the loss of cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra. These cells are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine, which acts as a messenger between brain cells that control movement. Increasing research points to the role of oxidation in cell death. Oxidation is a natural process. It generates free radicals, which are like tiny sparks that help the body to eliminate microscopic waste particles. But too many free radicals can cause serious damage that has been linked with many age-related diseases. Studies suggest that supplementing with antioxidant nutrients, including Vitamin E, can help. How it Helps Alzheimer’s disease In a study of 2082 elderly people who were not cognitively impaired, their use of supplements including Vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and selenium or zinc was noted. When participants were assessed for cognitive impairment again after three and seven years, results suggested that those who took antioxidant supplements were less likely to experience cognitive decline. This study was supported by the Canadian Study of Health and Aging. At the outset of this five-year study, none of the 894 subjects showed signs of dementia. Five years later, those using Vitamins C and E were significantly less likely to have developed any signs of dementia than those taking multivitamins or no vitamins. Parkinson’s disease Some studies have demonstrated a link between Vitamin E deficiency and many diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as Parkinson’s disease. A meta-analysis of eight studies from 1966 to 2005 suggested that dietary intake of Vitamins C, E, and beta carotene could provide some protection against Parkinson’s disease. Vitamin E is actually a range of compounds including four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Only alpha-tocopherol (the form used in SISU Vitamin E 400 IU) is involved in the health of nerve membranes. A review study suggested that high doses of alpha tocopherol may provide protection against cell death and therefore be useful in preventing or treating Parkinson’s disease.

Other Important Points about SISU Vitamin E 400 IU

Research suggests that both oxidation and inflammation play roles in brain-cell death such as associated with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Treatment with anti-inflammatory nutrients such as EFA as well as antioxidant nutrients can help.

Contraindications

Should not be taken along with anti- or pro-coagulating substances such as Warfarin or Vitamin K. Should be discontinued at least 10 days prior to undergoing surgery.

Suggested Use: One capsule daily.

Each gelatin capsule contains:
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)...400 IU

excipients: purified water, vegetable glycerin.