Tocopherols are a group of fat-soluble chemical compounds of similar chemical structure (homologous compounds) with strong antioxidant properties. They have multiple physiological activities and the intake by the human body in small quantities through food is essential. Tocopherols are collectively known as vitamin E and are found in vegetable oils and generally in plant foods. Tocopherols are distinguished by the letters of the Greek alphabet in: α, β, γ, δ, ε, ζ and η. The most important of these is α-tocopherol (d-alpha-tocopherol), as it is characterized by better absorption and bioavailability and with in this form the majority of clinical trials have been conducted. Vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins as it helps * to protect cells from oxidative stress.
Lamberts VIT-E 250iu:
• provides 250iu of naturally occurring Vitamin E as produced from sunflower seeds (natural vitamin E) in the form of ‘d’-alpha tocopherol which is most closely related to the vitamin E obtained from food,
• is in the form of an enteric capsule to achieve the maximum possible absorption from the intestine with the secretion of bile
• Like all Lamberts, it is manufactured in the United Kingdom to strict GMP standards.
* (EU) no. 432/2012