Bio-E-Vitamine (GMO-vrij)

Bio-E-Vitamin is a concentrated vitamin preparation of soft, clear gelatin capsules containing natural d-alpha tocopherol incorporated into purified GM free soybean oil. Each capsule contains approximately 290 mg/432 IU. Like other fat-soluble vitamins, Bio-E-Vitamin should be taken during meals.

Ingredients
d-α-tocopherol (natural vitamin E), capsule wall: bovine gelatin, filler: soybean oil, humectant: glycerol, purified water. Bio-E-Vitamin contains certified GMO-free natural vitamin E.

Official claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluated the documentation for the vitamin E content of the product and recognized the following health claims:
•  Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative damage

Composition

Suggested use
1 capsule daily, unless otherwise advised. After the meal, take the capsule as a whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. A food supplement cannot replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59° -77° F / 15°-25° C) (35-65% relative humidity).

Pregnancy
Bio-E-Vitamin may be used by women who are pregnant or nursing.

Warning
Bio-E-Vitamin should not be used if there is a health condition that indicates vitamin K deficiency. The product is also not suitable for people who are allergic to peanuts, soy, the active ingredient or one or more of the other ingredients. Large doses of vitamin E may slow blood clotting and therefore should not be used for two weeks before or after surgery.

Contents
Pharma Nord's Bio-E-Vitamin contains 150 capsules.

What is vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a natural fat-soluble vitamin of plant origin. It consists of a group of compounds divided into tocopherols and tocotrienols. Vitamin E is found mainly in foods containing fat. The two most common types are alpha-tocopherol and beta-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol is considered the most active form. Vitamin preparations usually contain either dl-alpha-tocopherol or d-alpha-tocopherol. The latter is the nature-identical form of the vitamin.

Absorption of vitamin E
Vitamin E is absorbed in the small intestine along with fats. The absorption is not complete. When large amounts are ingested, absorption decreases. People with a reduced ability to absorb lipids also absorb less vitamin E from the small intestine.

Protects against oxidative stress.
Vitamin E is distributed through the body in the same way as fat (bound to lipoproteins) and reaches most tissues. Its physiological effect is associated with its role as an antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids. Vitamin E also protects vitamin A from deterioration. The requirement for vitamin E depends on the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Excretion of vitamin E.
Vitamin E is most likely excreted through the bile and then with the feces. It may be found in breast milk but is barely absorbed by the placenta.

Natural sources of vitamin E
Vitamin E is found mainly in plant foods, but liver also contains fairly high amounts of vitamin E. other natural sources include:
•  Fats
•  Cheese
•  Cereal products
•  Oily fish
•  Eggs
•  Dairy products