Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 16 Researches
7.2
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 4 Reviews
8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Softgels
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
10
Total Fat
1 g
1%**
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopherol)
300 mg
2000%
Total tocopherols
600 mg
†
Gamma-Tocopherol
200 mg
†
Mixed Palm Tocotrienol Complex (Tocomin®)
10 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Potential atheroprotective effects of T3
We aimed to explore how pure tocotrienol (T3), a form of vitamin E, might help in fighting atherosclerosis, a condition often linked to high cholesterol. In our study, 30 rabbits were fed high-cholesterol diets and then divided into groups receiving different doses of T3 or a control without T3.
The results were promising, showing that the lower and higher doses of T3 significantly reduced atherosclerotic markers and inflammation in early and established atherosclerosis compared to the control group. This suggests that T3 may play a valuable role alongside standard treatments in preventing coronary artery disease.
The results were promising, showing that the lower and higher doses of T3 significantly reduced atherosclerotic markers and inflammation in early and established atherosclerosis compared to the control group. This suggests that T3 may play a valuable role alongside standard treatments in preventing coronary artery disease.
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8
Tocopheryl quinone benefits high cholesterol
We examined how tocopheryl quinone, a form of vitamin E, impacts high cholesterol in rats fed a high-fat diet linked to liver disease. Our findings showed that while these rats had increased cholesterol levels, tocopheryl quinone treatment was able to reverse these effects.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
Read More
8
We explored how alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, affects the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet. Our study revealed that without alpha-tocopherol, rabbits experienced significant inflammation and liver damage linked to NASH. However, supplementing with alpha-tocopherol effectively reduced these harmful inflammatory responses and damage, showing promise in protecting against NASH development. Interestingly, while alpha-tocopherol helped lower the inflammatory signals and apoptosis in liver cells, it did not alter cholesterol levels or fat accumulation in the liver.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Cholesterol ratio improvement
10 people found this helpful
After using this product, fish oil, and vitamin supplementation, my previously high cholesterol ratio of 5.5 dropped to 2.5. I no longer worry about blood pressure, and I’m pleased that I’ve avoided statins.
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0
No effect noted
5 people found this helpful
I exercise intensely several days a week and maintain a healthy diet, receiving compliments on my fitness. Nevertheless, I suffer from persistently high LDL cholesterol, and taking this supplement daily since 2004 has not reduced my levels to within normal limits.
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9
Fresh heart support
1 people found this helpful
This product has proven effective in reducing cholesterol while enhancing skin complexion. I find it extremely useful for heart health and overall freshness.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 16 Researches
7.2
- All Researches
9
Potential atheroprotective effects of T3
We aimed to explore how pure tocotrienol (T3), a form of vitamin E, might help in fighting atherosclerosis, a condition often linked to high cholesterol. In our study, 30 rabbits were fed high-cholesterol diets and then divided into groups receiving different doses of T3 or a control without T3.
The results were promising, showing that the lower and higher doses of T3 significantly reduced atherosclerotic markers and inflammation in early and established atherosclerosis compared to the control group. This suggests that T3 may play a valuable role alongside standard treatments in preventing coronary artery disease.
The results were promising, showing that the lower and higher doses of T3 significantly reduced atherosclerotic markers and inflammation in early and established atherosclerosis compared to the control group. This suggests that T3 may play a valuable role alongside standard treatments in preventing coronary artery disease.
Read More
8
We investigated how a high cholesterol diet impacts male fertility by activating stress in testicular cells, leading to cell death. Using rabbits as our model, we found that this diet noticeably increased apoptosis in the testicular tubules. However, when we supplemented the rabbits' diets with α-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, we observed a remarkable reduction in this cholesterol-induced cell death. This suggests that vitamin E might serve as a protective agent against damage caused by high cholesterol, helping to preserve testicular health.
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8
Tocopheryl quinone benefits high cholesterol
We examined how tocopheryl quinone, a form of vitamin E, impacts high cholesterol in rats fed a high-fat diet linked to liver disease. Our findings showed that while these rats had increased cholesterol levels, tocopheryl quinone treatment was able to reverse these effects.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
Read More
8
We explored how alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, affects the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet. Our study revealed that without alpha-tocopherol, rabbits experienced significant inflammation and liver damage linked to NASH. However, supplementing with alpha-tocopherol effectively reduced these harmful inflammatory responses and damage, showing promise in protecting against NASH development. Interestingly, while alpha-tocopherol helped lower the inflammatory signals and apoptosis in liver cells, it did not alter cholesterol levels or fat accumulation in the liver.
Read More
8
Vitamin E aids in cholesterol reduction
We explored the impact of combined treatment with hepatoprotectors and an antioxidant preparation of vitamins A and E on patients experiencing non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) after the Chornobyl disaster.
Our study involved 72 patients, examining biochemical blood analyses and liver structures.
The results were promising, showing improvements in antioxidant levels and a decrease in cholesterol levels, suggesting that vitamin E treatment could effectively restore metabolic balance and support liver health.
Our study involved 72 patients, examining biochemical blood analyses and liver structures.
The results were promising, showing improvements in antioxidant levels and a decrease in cholesterol levels, suggesting that vitamin E treatment could effectively restore metabolic balance and support liver health.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 4 Reviews
8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Cholesterol ratio improvement
10 people found this helpful
After using this product, fish oil, and vitamin supplementation, my previously high cholesterol ratio of 5.5 dropped to 2.5. I no longer worry about blood pressure, and I’m pleased that I’ve avoided statins.
Read More
0
No effect noted
5 people found this helpful
I exercise intensely several days a week and maintain a healthy diet, receiving compliments on my fitness. Nevertheless, I suffer from persistently high LDL cholesterol, and taking this supplement daily since 2004 has not reduced my levels to within normal limits.
Read More
9
Fresh heart support
1 people found this helpful
This product has proven effective in reducing cholesterol while enhancing skin complexion. I find it extremely useful for heart health and overall freshness.
Read More
9
Maintained cholesterol levels
1 people found this helpful
This product from NOW is of high quality. It helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels within the normal range and contains vitamin E in the forms of tocotrienol and tocopherol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Cholesterol ratio improvement
10 people found this helpful
After using this product, fish oil, and vitamin supplementation, my previously high cholesterol ratio of 5.5 dropped to 2.5. I no longer worry about blood pressure, and I’m pleased that I’ve avoided statins.
0
No effect noted
5 people found this helpful
I exercise intensely several days a week and maintain a healthy diet, receiving compliments on my fitness. Nevertheless, I suffer from persistently high LDL cholesterol, and taking this supplement daily since 2004 has not reduced my levels to within normal limits.
9
Fresh heart support
1 people found this helpful
This product has proven effective in reducing cholesterol while enhancing skin complexion. I find it extremely useful for heart health and overall freshness.
9
Maintained cholesterol levels
1 people found this helpful
This product from NOW is of high quality. It helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels within the normal range and contains vitamin E in the forms of tocotrienol and tocopherol.
8
Tocopheryl quinone benefits high cholesterol
We examined how tocopheryl quinone, a form of vitamin E, impacts high cholesterol in rats fed a high-fat diet linked to liver disease. Our findings showed that while these rats had increased cholesterol levels, tocopheryl quinone treatment was able to reverse these effects.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
We noted improvements in gut health and reductions in harmful inflammatory markers after treatment. However, the study focused on a specific animal model, so results may not directly apply to humans.
Overall, tocopheryl quinone appears promising in addressing cholesterol issues related to liver complications.
8
We explored how alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, affects the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet. Our study revealed that without alpha-tocopherol, rabbits experienced significant inflammation and liver damage linked to NASH. However, supplementing with alpha-tocopherol effectively reduced these harmful inflammatory responses and damage, showing promise in protecting against NASH development. Interestingly, while alpha-tocopherol helped lower the inflammatory signals and apoptosis in liver cells, it did not alter cholesterol levels or fat accumulation in the liver.
7
Vitamin E's limited cholesterol impact
We explored how vitamin E might influence high cholesterol's impact on atherosclerosis, a condition where plaques build up in arteries. The study focused on how vitamin E affects endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, which is linked to this plaque formation.
While vitamin E showed potential in reducing ER stress caused by a high-cholesterol diet, it didn’t significantly improve cholesterol levels or reduce atherosclerosis. Overall, the results highlight vitamin E's complex interactions but indicate no major breakthroughs in cholesterol management.
While vitamin E showed potential in reducing ER stress caused by a high-cholesterol diet, it didn’t significantly improve cholesterol levels or reduce atherosclerosis. Overall, the results highlight vitamin E's complex interactions but indicate no major breakthroughs in cholesterol management.
References
- Sozen E, Demirel-Yalciner T, Koroglu MK, Elmas MA, Ercan F, et al. High cholesterol diet activates ER stress mediated apoptosis in testes tissue: Role of α-tocopherol. IUBMB Life. 2022;74:85. doi:10.1002/iub.2535
- Sun T, Zhang B, Ru QJ, Chen XM, Lv BD. Tocopheryl quinone improves non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) associated dysmetabolism of glucose and lipids by upregulating the expression of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) restoring the balance of intestinal flora in rats. Pharm Biol. 2021;59:723. doi:10.1080/13880209.2021.1916542
- Demirel-Yalciner T, Sozen E, Ozaltin E, Sahin A, Ozer NK. alpha-Tocopherol supplementation reduces inflammation and apoptosis in high cholesterol mediated nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Biofactors. 2021;47:403. doi:10.1002/biof.1700
- Bozaykut P, Ekren R, Sezerman OU, Gladyshev VN, Ozer NK. High-throughput profiling reveals perturbation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related genes in atherosclerosis induced by high-cholesterol diet and the protective role of vitamin E. Biofactors. 2020;46:653. doi:10.1002/biof.1635
- Sarkisova EA, Chumak AA, Ovsyannikova LM, Alekhina LM, Nosach OV, et al. THE EFFECT OF APPLICATION OF ANTIOXIDANT THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-ALKOHOLIC STEATOHEPATATIS IN CHORNOBYL NPP ACCIDENT SUFFERERS IN THE REMOTE PERIOD AFTER IRRADIATION. Probl Radiac Med Radiobiol. 2018;23:452. doi:10.33145/2304-8336-2018-23-452-461
- Sozen E, Yazgan B, Sahin A, Ince U, Ozer NK. High Cholesterol Diet-Induced Changes in Oxysterol and Scavenger Receptor Levels in Heart Tissue. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018;2018:8520746. doi:10.1155/2018/8520746
- Farràs M, Fernández-Castillejo S, Rubió L, Arranz S, Catalán Ú, et al. Phenol-enriched olive oils improve HDL antioxidant content in hypercholesterolemic subjects. A randomized, double-blind, cross-over, controlled trial. J Nutr Biochem. 2018;51:99. doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2017.09.010
- Libinaki R, Vinh A, Tesanovic-Klajic S, Widdop R, Gaspari T. The effect of tocopheryl phosphates (TPM) on the development of atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein-E deficient mice. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2017;44 Suppl 1:107. doi:10.1111/1440-1681.12821
- Rahman TA, Hassim NF, Zulkafli N, Muid S, Kornain NK, et al. Atheroprotective effects of pure tocotrienol supplementation in the treatment of rabbits with experimentally induced early and established atherosclerosis. Food Nutr Res. 2016;60:31525. doi:10.3402/fnr.v60.31525
- Bumrungpert A, Pavadhgul P, Kalpravidh RW. Camellia Oil-Enriched Diet Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Markers in Hypercholesterolemic Subjects. J Med Food. 2016;19:895. doi:10.1089/jmf.2016.3659
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- Katsarou AI, Kaliora AC, Chiou A, Kalogeropoulos N, Papalois A, et al. Amelioration of oxidative and inflammatory status in hearts of cholesterol-fed rats supplemented with oils or oil-products with extra virgin olive oil components. Eur J Nutr. 2016;55:1283. doi:10.1007/s00394-015-0947-5
- Schuchardt JP, Heine S, Hahn A. A combination of palm oil tocotrienols and citrus peel polymethoxylated flavones does not influence elevated LDL cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015;69:1209. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2015.44
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