Studies suggest that mixed tocopherols have a stronger inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation than alpha-tocopherol alone, indicating a more potent antioxidant effect.
Ultimate E contains a mixture of all tocopherols and utilizes molecular distillation to remove allergenic soy residues. Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant, and has been shown to benefit the cardiovascular system.
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Studies suggest that mixed tocopherols have a stronger inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation than alpha-tocopherol alone, indicating a more potent antioxidant effect.
Research indicates that gamma-tocopherol inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase, whereas alpha-tocopherol does not appear to have a significant effect on this enzyme.
Human studies comparing diets supplemented with gamma- and alpha-tocopherols to diets supplemented primarily with only alpha-tocopherol found more DNA protection in the mixed-tocopherol group.