Benefits of Vitamin E

Today I want to talk about Vitamin E. You know, Vitamin E has been regarded as one of the most beneficial nutrients to support eye health. So joined me as we take a deeper look into how it works and how it can benefit your eye health. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at: www.drsamberne.com. Further Notes on Vitamin E: Regarding eye health, vitamin E has long been regarded as a beneficial nutrient to support eye health and was included in the original Age‐Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and in AREDS2, which also examined other antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. AREDS investigated only alpha‐tocopherol, but newer studies suggest that tocotrienols warrant dedicated research. Owing to inhibition of angiogenesis, tocotrienols may have application in improving ocular conditions related to abnormal neovascularization, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Tocotrienol is a potent anti‐angiogenic agent, with delta‐tocotrienol being the most effective.1, 2 As a powerful antioxidant, tocotrienol accumulates in the eye to combat cataract development, among the most common eye problems in the aging population.3 Rodent models show that tocotrienol administration delayed the onset and progression of cataracts by reducing lenticular oxidative and nitrosative stress,4 and in diabetic rats, tocotrienol application arrested cataract progression and restored lens transparency to normal.5 (It should be noted, however, that these studies used topically applied tocotrienols through eye drops.  Annatto E protects the lens of the eye, the macula, and supports healthy eye circulation, cornea, and eyelid health. Sources: 1. Delta-Tocotrienol suppresses VEGF-induced angiogenesis whereas alpha-tocopherol does not.  * Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19702331/ 2. Antiangiogenic and anticancer potential of unsaturated vitamin E (tocotrienol). * Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19071006/ 3. Distribution of tocopherols and tocotrienols to rat ocular tissues after topical ophthalmic administration.  * Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15506242/ 4. Effects of topically applied tocotrienol on cataractogenesis and lens redox status in galactosemic rats.  * Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4057512/ 5. Reduction of oxidative-nitrosative stress underlies the anticataract effect of topically applied tocotrienol in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.  * Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28350848/ SUMMARY KEYWORDS vitamin d, cataract, antioxidants, retina, form, eye, study, research, leafy green vegetables, circulation, lutein, macular degeneration, conditions, lens, reduce, vitamin e, health, dry eye syndrome, support Hello, everyone, it’s Dr. Sam, I’d like to welcome you to my EyeClarity podcast. This is a show that offers cutting-edge information on how to improve your vision and overall wellness through holistic methods. I so appreciate you spending part of your day with me. If you have questions, you can send them to [email protected]. Now to the latest EyeClarity episode. Hey everybody, it's Dr. Sam and I want to welcome you to another EyeClarity Podcas...