Vitamin E is made up of eight compounds called tocopherols: alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta, and theta. Out of these eight, alpha, delta and gamma-tocopherols are the most active. There are natural and synthetic forms of vitmain E. You will only see natural forms from the Great Pumpkin. You will see d-alpha tocopherol referring to natural vitmain E. If you see dl-alpha tocopherol this is synthetic. The natural form is the most absorbable and most potent.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is important in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. The more vitamin E consumed the lower the rate of cardiovascular diasease. In a study of 2,002 people with heart disease, it was shown that this nutrient, in a dosage of 400 and 800 IU per day, reduced the occurrence of heart attacks by 77 percent and the death rate from heart disease by 47 percent.

Vitamin E has long been recognized as an anticlotting agent, thereby reducing risk of heart attack and stroke.

Studies show that vitamin E may slow the aging process because of its powerful antioxidant properties. Vitamin E may play an important role in increasing immunity. Supplementation of vitamin E may be helpful in fighting disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Studies show that vitmain E reduced arthritic symptoms. Normal functioning of the nervous system is supported by vitamin E.

You will find a number of types of vitamin E in this category. All are natural; we do not sell synthetic vitamin E.

You will find d-alpha tocopherol by itself. Since this is the most active fraction, many people prefer to take it alone. You will also find mixed tocopherols which contain alpha, beta and delta tocopherols; this is the way vitamin E is found in foods. You will also find the most advanced vitamin E formula on the market. It is called Perfect E bceause it includes the ehole vitmain E family which consists of the 4 tocopherols plus 4 tocotrienols (names also gamma, delta, alpha and beta.) Research indicates this complex has superior antioxidant activity compared to all other forms of vitamin E. And finally you will find a dry, oil-free form of d-alpha tocopherol that can be tolerated by people who have problems with fat malabsorption. Precautions: If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication,consult your doctor before you take vitamin E.