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TOCOSPAN
TOCOSPAN contains full spectrum vitamin E, i.e. tocopherols
and tocotrienols along with d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate
in a bioenhanced formulation. TOCOSPAN thus represents a synergistic
combination of potent antioxidants along with d-alpha tocopheryl
acid succinate that has in addition potential anticancer activity.
TOCOSPAN is designed provide robust antioxidant protection
and thus reducing the risk for diseases related to oxidative
damage. TOCOSPAN is free of sugar, starch, sodium, wheat,
corn, milk, yeast, preservatives, and artificial colors, flavors
or dyes.
One softgel capsule of TOCOSPAN supplies:
Tocopherols: d-Alpha tocopherol, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate
and d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate – 200 IU; plus
d-gamma tocopherol – 50 mg, d-delta tocopherol –
20 mg; and d-beta tocopherol – 1.5 mg.
Tocopherols are potent antioxidants and free radical scavengers.
And they protect LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidation. Tocopherols
have important health benefits such as anti-inflammatory activity,
improvement in platelet function and stimulation of immune
function. Other properties of tocopherols include membrane
stabilization, cell signaling and modulation of the enzyme
called protein kinase C.
d-Alpha tocopheryl acetate is a precursor (ester form) of
d-alpha tocopherol. It is broken down to yield d-alpha tocopherol
molecule for molecule in the digestive tract. d-Alpha tocopheryl
acid succinate is likewise a precursor of d-alpha tocopherol
and in addition, it has been shown to possess unique anticancer
properties.
Tocotrienols: Tocomin® consisting of mixed tocotrienols
– 10 mg (d-alpha tocotrienol – 2.9 mg; d-beta
tocotrienol – 127 mcg; d-gamma tocotrienol – 5.6
mg; and d-delta tocotrienol – 1.4 mg).
Tocotrienols also belong to the vitamin E family. They are
powerful antioxidants, possibly more potent than tocopherols
and they are synergistic in their antioxidant function. Tocotrienols
like tocopherols reduce the risk for diseases that are linked
to oxidative stress. Furthermore, tocotrienols possess properties
that go beyond their antioxidant activities and these include
inhibition of cholesterol synthesis and antineoplastic (anticancer)
activity.
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