Pharma Nord Bio-E-Vitamin 150 capsules

Vitamin E occurs as a number of compounds in nature: alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherol. It is a fat-soluble vitamin which is obtained from vegetable oil, margarine and grain products. The form of which is most beneficial to the body is d-alpha tocopherol. The synthetic form dl-alpha-tocopherol is much less active.

Bio-E-Vitamin has a very powerful antioxidant effecting the body. As it works in over 300 biochemical pathways, its mode of action is highly complex.

Vitamin E has been used in the management of a variety of disorders. Its primary use is as an antioxidant, helping to maintain a healthy heart. Vitamin E has also been shown to be effective in the management of a variety of circulatory disorders, problems associated with blood platelet aggregation and pre-menstrual syndrome.

Taking 1 capsule of Bio-E-Vitamin (equivalent to 350mg, 525 i.u.) per day is recommended for general well being, and 2 capsules (equivalent to 700mg, 1050 i.u.) per day has been shown to give therapeutic benefit.

There are many vitamin E preparations available on the market, however, Bio-E-Vitamin is specifically designed to withstand stomach acidity so as to ensure optimum absorption the small intestine. Many other preparations loose their effectiveness when passing through the stomach.

There are a great many scientific papers that show the beneficial effects of Vitamin E, particularly in the management of heart disease. People taking Anti-Coagulant drugs, or who suffer from diabetes and hyperthyroidism should only take Vitamin E under medical supervision.