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Nutri-E 400
by Douglas Labs
100 Softgels

Antioxidant Supports For Immune System And Cardiovascular Health*

Our Price: $32.30

Nutri-E 400 by Douglas Laboratories contains 400 I.U. of 100% pure, natural, unesterified vitamin E (d-alpha- tocopherol), plus other mixed tocopherols including beta, gamma and delta tocopherols, which assure superior anti-oxidant protection, along with all the synergism associated with 100% natural vitamin E complex.* No synthetic vitamin E is used.

FUNCTIONS
Vitamin E is the collective term for four fat-soluble, natural compounds with similar chemical structure: alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol. Of these, alpha-tocopherol has the highest nutritional activity. Eight structural isomers of alpha-tocopherol are possible, but only the d-alpha-tocopherol (RRR- alpha-tocopherol) occurs in nature. The other seven isomers have less nutritional activity and are present only in synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol). Douglas Laboratories’ vitamin E softgels contain only natural isomers of vitamin E, including d-alpha, d-beta, d-gamma, and d-delta tocopherols which assure superior anti-oxidant protection along with all the synergies.

Vitamin E is one of the body’s most important antioxidant nutrients.* Antioxidants protect healthy cells from oxidative and free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable chemicals formed in the body during metabolism or resulting from exposure to environmental sources, such as pollution and cigarette smoke. Free radicals are necessary for energy metabolism and immune function, but in excessive numbers they can attack healthy cells, especially cell membrane lipids and proteins. This, in turn, is thought to contribute to a number of degenerative diseases.*

Vitamin E is an especially valuable antioxidant in the cell membranes, where it prevents oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids by trapping free radicals. This helps stabilize and protect cell membranes, especially red blood cells and tissues sensitive to oxidation, such as the lungs, eyes, and arteries.* Vitamin E also protects the liver and other tissues from the free-radical damage of toxicants, such as mercury, lead, ozone, nitrous oxide, carbon tetrachloride, benzene, cresol, and various drugs.*

Related to its antioxidant properties, vitamin E is important for normal immune function, and many studies show that it prevents lipid peroxidation of blood lipoproteins, such as LDL-cholesterol.*

Intestinal absorption of vitamin E is associated with fat absorption. Some dietary fat must be present for efficient vitamin E absorption to occur. Studies show that natural d-alpha-tocopherol is more efficiently absorbed and has significantly higher bioavailability than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol. Once absorbed, vitamin E is transported into the circulatory system via chylomicrons, and then transferred to VLDL, LDL and HDL particles. Tissues slowly accumulate vitamin E from these plasma lipoproteins. Liver and adipose tissues have the highest concentrations, but muscle also accounts for a large proportion of vitamin E stores in the body.

NOTE: Special Order Product Product - Special Shipping Required
This is a Special Order Product. We stock this in low quantities, due to low-to-moderate sales volume. If the product is on hand, we will ship immediately. If we are out of stock at the time of your order, we will order directly from the manufacturer, on your behalf. This could add an additional 2 to 5 business days to your delivery time.

Supplement Facts Serving Size: One (1) Softgel Servings Per Container: 100

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Vitamin E (As D-alpha-tocopherol) With mixed tocopherols providing a minimum of :	400 IU	1,333%
Gamma Tocopherol	280 mg	**
Tocopherols (Beta And Delta)	40 mg	**

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Capsule, Glycerine, Water

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, one (1) capsule daily, or more as directed by your healthcare professional.

Warnings

The safety of oral vitamin E has been demonstrated in doses as high as 3,200 I.U. per day. ... Keep out of reach of children. ... For optimal storage conditions, keep refrigerated with lid tightly sealed after opening. ... Do not use if outer seal is missing.

Allergen Info

This product contains NO yeast, no wheat gluten, no soy protein, no milk/dairy, no corn, no sodium, no sugar, no starch, no preservatives, and no artificial coloring or flavoring.

Applicable Functions

Cell Vitality, Cellular Oxidation, Free Radicals, Immune System Support, Liver Toxicity, Liver Wellness - deep

Related Structure Groups

Cell, Cellular Function, Immune System, Liver, Tissue

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