Understanding d Gamma Tocopherol -
The new Vitamin E for Heart Health

Recent research has shown that the d Gamma Tocopherol variety of vitamin E is more effective than the alpha variety in reducing inflammation in the body. The anti inflammatory effect is important in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Most people are not aware of the dangers of chronic inflammation in the body. The American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a joint scientific statement in 2003 on the use of inflammatory markers in clinical and public health practice. This statement was developed after systematically reviewing the evidence of association between inflammatory markers (mainly CRP) and coronary heart disease and stroke.

Gamma-tocopherol concentrations in the blood have been reported to be significantly lower in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients compared to healthy subjects, suggesting that low Gamma-tocopherol concentrations can increased the risk of CHD

Some human and animal studies indicate that plasma concentrations of gamma-tocopherol are inversely associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. The distinguishing features of gamma-tocopherol and its metabolite suggest that gamma-tocopherol may contribute significantly to human health in ways not previously recognized . D gamma vitamin E should be further evaluated, especially since high doses of the standard vitamin E( alpha-tocopherol), actually depletes plasma and tissue gamma-tocopherol, and this could be dangerous for heart and prostate health.

In contrast, supplementation with gamma-tocopherol, also increases the alpha form of vitamin E. It is now becoming apparent that taking a generic vitamin E supplements that do not contain the d gamma form of E can be detrimental to your health.

D gamma vitamin E has also demonstrated that it is more effective than the alpha variety in increasing the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in plasma and arterial tissue. SOD is an enzyme that repairs cells and reduces the damage done to them by superoxide, the most common free radical in the body. SOD has super antioxidant and inflammation reduction qualities and is presently being researched as an anti aging treatment.

Does your vitamin E supplement have d gamma tocopherol?

Most Vitamin E only contains the alpha form of vitamin E, and the vast majority only have the synthetic form dl-alpha tocopherol.

When looking for a Vitamin E supplement we recommend looking for a full spectrum Vitamin E. One that has all 8 forms of this important vitamin. Also make sure it has a high percentage of the gamma variety. Each of the 8 types of vitamin E has their own unique benefits.

Our number one rated best vitamin E supplement is Solanova TocoSential, it contains all 8 forms of E, with an emphasis on the alpha and gamma varieties.

Also see:
Full Spectrum Vitamin E supplement - contains all 8 forms of E
Benefits of each type of Tocopherol and Tocotrienol
d Gamma Tocopherol - the new Heart E
Foods containing high Vitamin E content
Natural Vitamin E - don't get the synthetic dl form