Bio E 500

Overview

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from damage. It is incorporated into the cell membranes and helps maintain their integrity throughout the body. It exists in natural form (starting with d-) or synthetic form (starting with dl-), of which the natural form d-alpha-tocopherol has the better bioavailability.

As an antioxidant vitamin E acts as a 'free-radical scavenger'. Free radicals are common in the body, arising through a variety of mechanisms. Some are generated in the body as part of normal energy-producing processes, some are generated by pollutants such as air pollution, and some are generated by lifestyle factors such as excess dietary fats, cigarette smoke, and alcohol ingestion. Many of these free radicals are dealt with by the body's own antioxidant defences. Some free radicals escape these defences, and tend to accumulate. Research suggests that this accumulation of free radicals can result in cellular damage.

Vitamin E helps maintain heart health as it can help to protect artery walls from free radical damage. A damaged artery wall is more susceptible to developing plaques, which are raised patches on the normally thin and elastic inner wall of the artery. These plaques are composed of a number of substances which include oxidized LDL-cholesterol. Large plaques in arteries can end up obstructing blood circulation.

BLACKMORES® Bio E 500:

• Each capsule contains 500IU of natural source vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)

• Naturally extracted, twice the bioavailability as synthetic vitamin E

• Antioxidant that can protect arterial wall from being damaged by free radicals

• Reduces unsaturated fat oxidation and maintains cardiovascular health

• Supports heart health

• Mini softgels that are easy to swallow and absorb

• No added preservatives, artificial flavours, colours and sweeteners

• Suitable for: People who often dine out, consume high-fat foods, and concerned about cardiovascular health

Dosage

Adults - Take 1 capsule daily with food, or as professionally prescribed