Tocotrienols
Tocotrienols are part of the vitamin E family. The Vitamin E family is comprised of eight different compounds: alpha, beta, gamma and delta-tocotrienols and tocopherols. Tocopherols are the most common form used for vitamin E fortification, but tocotrienols may be a more potent source of vitamin E. Tocotrienols have similar structure to tocopherols but contain three double bonds in the carbon side chain of the molecule. This unique structure makes tocotrienols a potent anti-oxidant with many health benefits. Tocotrienols are found in numerous sources in nature, with oil extracted from palm fruit being the source with the highest tocotrienol content. LycoRed uses tocotrienols from palm oil developed by Carotech (www.carotech.net), a world leader in extraction of health-promoting compounds from palm.

Health Benefits
Individuals interested in enhancing their antioxidant status should take tocotrienols. Palm based tocotrienols contain tocopherols, phytosterols (proven to prevent absorption of cholesterol), squalene (a powerful antioxidant) and carotenoids. A combination of all these phytonutrients may be highly effective in the overall maintenance of health. Tocotrienol researchers suggest a dosage of 30-50 mg / day is best to help maintain a healthy level of cholesterol, healthy cardiovascular system and healthy breasts. Extensive research, including clinical trials have investigated the health benefits of tocotrienols. The research has shown that tocotrienols may promote:

• cardiovascular healh
• brain health
• skin nutrition / skin protection
• women’s health (breast health)

Formulations
Click on the link to learn more about LycoRed's tocotrienol product line