NOW E-400iu 100softgels

NOW Foods Vitamin E 400iu

Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. Selenium is an essential trace mineral that has been added as a synergist to complement Vitamin E.*

From the FDA's website: "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive."

Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.



Vitamin E is a family of essential fat-soluble nutrients that act as powerful antioxidants. In nature there are 8 substances that have been found to have vitamin E activity: alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta tocotrienols. The four different isomers from both the tocopherol and tocotrienol groups all have different biological activities and therapeutic benefits.



According to research d-alpha-tocopherol has the highest bioavailablity and is the standard against which all the others must be compared. Human blood and tissue contains much more alpha-tocopherol than gamma-tocopherol even though gamma-tocopherol is the predominant form of vitamin E in our diet. It’s suggested that the liver metabolizes both alpha and gamma forms but uses a special protein called alpha-tocopherol transfer protein to preferentially place more alpha than any other tocopherol into the VLDL and eventually the LDL cholesterol carries it through the bloodstream to the tissues. The liver metabolizes gamma-tocopherol to 2,7,8-trimethyl-2- (beta-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxychromin (gamma-CEHC) which is absorbed in some tissues, sent back to the intestines via the bile and mostly excreted in the urine. Some research indicates that the active CEHC metabolite may have natriuretic activity and play a role in determining how much fluid and electrolytes may pass through the kidneys thereby influencing many important physiologic activities in the body.



E-400iu 100 Softgels


Supplement Facts


Serving Size 1 Softgel


Amount Per Serving % Daily Value


Vitamin E (As Unesterfied D-Alpha Tocopherol
Plus Mixed Tocopherols: D-Beta, D-Delta, And
D-Gamma Tocopherol) 400IU 1330%





Other Ingredients


Softgel Capsule (Gelatin, Glycerin, Water), And Vegetable Oil Concentrate. Contains Soy Derivative.



Contains No Sugar, Salt, Starch, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Milk, Egg, Shellfish Or Preservatives.





Directions For NOW E-400: Take one softgel daily preferably with meals.

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