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Tocopherol: Skin care superhero or unhealthy additive?

healthy PIG Jan 06, 2024

You're probably well aware of the benefits of vitamin E for your skin. It's most likely an ingredient in some of your body care products, but did you know that tocopherol (a compound collectively known as "vitamin E") is what gives this nutrient such powerful benefits?
Tocopherol is found in many products and foods and has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It has been studied for a range of health conditions, from cancer to vision loss and Alzheimer's disease.
It also reduces skin damage, promotes healthy aging and boosts immunity.
So, is tocopherol safe for topical and internal use, or is it overhyped in the natural health world?

What you need to know about tocotrienols

Healthy PIG Aug 14, 2022

Tocotrienols are a group of chemicals that belong to the vitamin E family. So far, research has found many benefits associated with tocotrienols. Tocopherols are another group of chemicals that make up the vitamin E family. Both tocotrienol and tocopherol have four forms: α, β, δ, and γ. The average American’s diet contains more tocopherols than tocotrienols, so researchers are becoming more and more interested in how tocotrienol supplementation can improve health.

Tocopherol: Skin care superhero or unhealthy additive?

What you need to know about tocotrienols

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