Hidden in plain sight is a nutrient made by the body that has been shrouded in mystery—until now. This important new supplement naturally boosts the body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, vitamin K2, and skeletal muscle proteins. Restoration to natural levels of this nutrient can protect from age-related physical decline, maintain...
NYC, New York—A study published in the journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports suggests that tocotrienols may improve brain function in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The study suggests that the vitamin E compounds—alpha-tocotrienol (α-T3), gamma-tocotrienol (γ-T3), and alpha-tocopherol—may reduce amyloid beta (Aβ) plaque accumulation and improved cognitive health. Patients with AD...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto may help improve glycemic control in patients with prediabetes, according to a trial published in the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. The 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial studied 77 prediabetes patients, who received either a placebo or 300mg/day of DeltaGold, an annatto-derived tocotrienol ingredient by American...
Quicksilver Scientific has introduced Membrane Mend, a supplement designed to build and repair membranes, improve cell longevity, restore inflammatory balance, support healthy aging and enhance energy at a cellular level. Thep product is made with phosphatidylcholine (PC) and Ahiflower® fatty acid complex, astaxanthin, and vitamin E. www.quicksilverscientific.com...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto has been shown in a new clinical study to improve glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a press release from American River Nutrition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was published in Phytotherapy Research. It was performed...
The anti-aging market is determined to reach $271.0 billion within the next 5 years, with products ranging from anti-wrinkle topicals to hair color, and services including hair restoration and cosmetic procedures. 1,2 These products and services focus primarily on external aspects of age and addressing the “signs of aging” rather...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We continue our chat with Dr. Barrie Tan about the health benefits of tocotrienols. In Part 1, we discussed the basics of this member of the vitamin E family and explained why tocotrienols have more health benefits than tocopherols. Tocotrienols’ chemical structures with shorter, unsaturated tails have greater mobility than...
Hadley, MA—American River Nutrition (ARN) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against one U.S. and two Chinese companies. The lawsuit will move forward, after a federal court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint. The patent-in-suit claims a method of forming tocotrienol compositions from a byproduct generated from the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New research on the health benefits of tocotrienols is very exciting! I’ll take my hat off to Dr. Barrie Tan for helping to lead the way through the confusing science of tocotrienols and tocopherols, both of which are considered to be members of the vitamin E family due to their...
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