NOW Foods E-1000iu 100softgels

NOW Foods E-1000iu
Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. It is particularly important in protecting the body's cells from free radical/oxidative damage. These protective benefits are achievable with supplemental intakes higher than waht is normally consumed in the average diet.*

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-1000iu 100 Softgels
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container 100


Amount Per Serving % Daily Value


Calories 10
Calories From Fat 9
Total Fat 1g 2%*
Saturated Fat <1g 4%*
Trans Fat 0g †
Protein <0.5g <1%*
Vitamin E(as Unesterified D-Alpha Tocopherol
Plus Mixed Tocopherols: D-Delta And D-Gamma Tocopherol)
1000IU 3330%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
† Daily Value not established

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-1000: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings: Natural color variations may occur in this product.

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