Tocotrienols Rice Germ Oil

							                                                 Tocotrienols
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1:    What are tocotrienols?
A:     Tocotrienols are the superior members of the vitamin E family. The vitamin E family is comprised of eight
       differet compounds: alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienols, as well as tocopherols.

Q2:    Where do tocotrienols come from?
A:     Tocotrienols are present naturally in most plants. They are found mostly in palm oil extracted from palm fruits.
       Other sources are rice bran, wheat germ, oat and barley.

Q3:    What are the proven health benefits of tocotrienols?
A:     The proven health benefits by research papers are:
       - reverse blockage of the arteries, thus reduce the risk of stroke and arteriosclerosis
       - reduce the production of total serum cholesterol
       - more potent than tocopherols (40-60 times more potent than alpha-tocopherol in preventing lipid peroxidation)
       - prevent increase in blood pressure and enhance total antioxidant status in plasma and blood vessels
       - inhibit platelet aggregation
       - pass through the membrane bi-layer more efficiently and rapidly, hence easy to be absorbed
       - effective in preventing protein oxidation and lipid peroxidation after a strenuous bout of exercise/activities

Q4:    What is the recommended daily dosage for people without any illnesses but would like to have the benefits
       and protection of this new super vitamin E, palm phyto-tocotrienols?
A:     For people who wish to maintain a healthy level of cholesterol, a healthy heart and cardiovascular condition and
       breast health, the consensus among tocotrienol research scientists was a dosage of 30-50mg/day. However,
       commercial dietary supplements currently offer daily supplementation of tocotrienols from 20-60mg for healthy
       adults.

Q5:    Why should anyone take tocotrienols? I'm already taking tocopherol Vitamin E.
A:     Most vitamin E supplements contain only alpha-tocopherol whereas palm based tocotrienols contain tocotrienols,
       phytosterols (proven to prevent absorption of cholesterol), squalene (a powerful antioxidant) and carotenoids.
       Recent researches have suggested that a combination of all phytonutrients may be highly effective in the overall
       maintenance of health.

Q6:    What can I expect from taking tocotrienols regularly?
A:     The effect of antioxidants, and likewise tocotrienols, only become apparent in the long term. Supplementing daily
       with tocotrienols will result in the reduction in cholesterol level and reduce the risk of free-radical degenerative
       diseases.

Q7:    How are tocotrienols absorbed in the body?
A:     Tocotrienols are fat soluble vitamins. They are absorbed in the same manner as fat, just like other fat-soluble
       vitamins (A, D and K) and phytonutrients. Only when sufficient pancreatic juice and bile are secreted to emulsify
       the fat and fat soluble vitamins do we get satisfactory absorption. However, with Hovid’s patented
       self-emulsifying delivery system (Bio-Optima system), absorption is maximised even by taking it in empty
       stomach.




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Q8:    As vitamin E is extensively used in cosmetics and personal care products, what proven benefits do
       tocotrienols have on prevention of skin aging and skin damage by ultra-violet rays?
A:     Being a more potent vitamin E, research scientists have started to investigate the additional benefits of
       tocotrienols over the alpha tocopherol vitamin E in the prevention of skin aging and skin damage. A study
       conducted at the University of California, Berkeley showed that tocotrienols preferentially accumulate at the
       strata corneum of defence against free radicals generated by exposure to environment agents such as sun ray (UV),
       ozone, chemicals, etc.

Q9:    Are Tocotrienols safe?
A:     Toxicological and pharmacological studies showed that supplementation with palm based tocotrienols up to
       2500mg per day per kilogram of body did not produce any significant side effects. Tocotrienols are natural
       compound found in various food and oils such as palm olein, rice bran oil, wheat germ, barley, etc. They are
       vitamin E and one may be taking tocotrienols through these normal foods without even realizing it.

Q10:   Can I get enough of tocotrienols from my normal diet / food?
A:     Most of the oils and food contain tocopherols but virtually no tocotrienols. Tocotrienols only occur at very low
       level in nature with the highest concentration found in palm oil. Other sources are rice bran, barley, wheat germ,
       saw palmetto and certain types of nuts and grains. Due to their low level, it is practically impossible to attain the
       amount of tocotrienols studies suggest may have a beneficial effect, from diet alone. For example, one has to take
       a cup of palm oil per day to attain this level.

Q11:   Can I get tocotrienols simply from using palm oil in cooking?
A:     Refined palm olein (palm cooking oil) have some tocotrienols as well as tocopherols but the levels found are very
       low, approximately 0.08%. In order to get the amount of tocotrienols (50 mg - 100 mg per day) that medical
       studies suggest may have a beneficial effect, one would have to consume about 80g - 160g (about one to two tea
       cup) of palm olein a day. Other cooking oils from corn, soy-bean and sunflower contain virtually no tocotrienols.

Q12:   Who should take tocotrienols?
A:     Everyone. Research has shown tocotrienols to actively lower cholesterol levels, prevent blood from clotting,
       having anti-cancer activity and anti-tumour qualities. People looking for an effective antioxidant should take
       tocotrienols. It is wise to begin tocotrienols supplementation in young adulthood and continue throughout one's
       life.

Q13:   What should I look for when purchasing tocotrienols?
A:     Look for a natural, palm-oil derived tocotrienol product. If minimally processed, it should also contain the other
       phyto-nutrients found naturally in palm oil, including phytosterols, squalene and mixed carotenoids.

Q14:   Why are tocotrienols much more expensive than tocopherols?
A:     In nature, the amount of tocotrienols is at such a low level (part per million level) that it takes a huge amount of
       the raw material to extract out 1kg of tocotrienols. In addition, the process to extract tocotrienols by molecular
       distillation is an expensive process compared to the convention distillation processes.


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