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TUNIES RADIO SHOW  7-7-2008

CURRENT STUDIES ON FOLIC ACID, B-12 AND VITAMIN E

Al, Forman, -               Owner & Founder of Tunies Super Saver Nutrition.

Jeff, Donigan, -             Licensed Nutritionist, Degree in Bio Chemistry

Jolie, Root -               Licensed Nutritionist, Registered Nurse

 

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Promotes Healthy Cardiovascular Function & Normal Cell Division Reduces Risk of Birth Defects*   Product Data Dosage: 200 IU Size: 250 Capsules Category: Minerals Barcode: 088395003226  SPECIAL PRICE             $14.99   E-Gems 200 IU® E-GEMS are Carlson's golden gelatin gems containing concentrated natural-source vitamin E oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate. The vitamin E is derived from soybean oil. Synthetic vitamin E is never used.     Product Data Dosage: 600 IU Size: 100 Capsules Category: Minerals Barcode: 088395003615   SPECIAL PRICE         $14.69   E-Gems 600 IU® E-GEMS are Carlson's golden gelatin gems containing concentrated natural-source vitamin E oil, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate. The vitamin E is derived from soybean oil. Synthetic vitamin E is never used.

Product Data Dosage: 400 IU Size: 60 Capsules Category: Minerals Barcode: 088395007705  SPECIAL PRICE             $12.99   E-Gems Elite 400 IU® E-Gems Elite is an exclusive blend of eight forms of natural source tocopherols and tocotrienols providing the antioxidant benefits of the entire family of vitamin E. Research supports that all natural forms of vitamin E as found in foods have beneficial properties playing roles in protecting body cells from free radical damage. E-Gems Elite is twice as active as synthetic vitamin E inside our bodies.

Product Data Dosage: 400 IU Size: 120 Capsules Category: Minerals Barcode: 088395007712   SPECIAL PRICE         $21.99

For more information,  Check out these links on these listed vitamins.

Folic Acid         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic_acid

Vitamin B-12    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B-12

Vitamin E         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_E

What is vitamin B-12?   Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin that you usually get from your food. It is mainly found in meat and dairy products. Vitamin B-12 helps make red blood cells and keeps your nervous system working properly. Vegetarians who do not eat meat or dairy products are at risk for low vitamin B-12 usually about 2 years after they become vegetarians. However, most people who have low vitamin B-12 are not strict vegetarians. Most people with low vitamin B-12 levels have trouble absorbing vitamin B-12 from their stomach or small intestines. You might not have any symptoms if your vitamin B-12 level is just a little bit low. However, a very low vitamin B-12 level can cause anemia, depression, dementia or a serious problem with your nervous system. Some people with low vitamin B-12 also have high levels of homocysteine (say: ho-mo-sis-teen), an amino acid (a building block of protein) in the blood. If you have both of these problems, you may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. The following are some things that can cause problems with absorbing vitamin B-12:   If you have a disease called pernicious anemia, it can destroy the cells in your stomach that help you absorb vitamin B-12. If you use medicine for heartburn and ulcers for a long time, you may have trouble absorbing vitamin B-12. If you have had surgery on your stomach or your intestines, you may have trouble absorbing vitamin B-12.   Vitamin B-12 Uses based on scientific evidence   Megaloblastic anemia - due to vitamin B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency is a cause of megaloblastic anemia. In this type of anemia, red blood cells are larger than normal and the ratio of nucleus size to cell cytoplasm is increased. There are other potential causes of megaloblastic anemia, including folate deficiency or various inborn metabolic disorders. If the cause is B12 deficiency, then treatment with B12 is the standard approach. Patients with anemia should be evaluated by a physician in order to diagnose and address the underlying cause.
Vitamin B12 deficiency Studies have shown that a deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. These symptoms may include: ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity, incontinence, hypotension (low blood pressure), vision problems, dementia, psychoses, and mood disturbances. Researchers report that these symptoms may occur when vitamin B12 levels are just slightly lower than normal and are considerably above the levels normally associated with anemia. People at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency include strict vegetarians, elderly people, and people with increased vitamin B12 requirements associated with pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, liver or kidney disease. Administering vitamin B12 orally, intramuscularly, or intranasally is effective for preventing and treating dietary vitamin B12 deficiency.
Pernicious anemia Pernicious anemia (blood abnormality) is a form of anemia that occurs when there is an absence of intrinsic factor, a substance normally present in the stomach. Vitamin B12 binds with intrinsic factor before it is absorbed and used by the body. An absence of intrinsic factor prevents normal absorption of B12 and may result in pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia treatment is usually lifelong; supplemental vitamin B12 given intramuscularly, intranasally, or by mouth.   For more information please visit MayoClinic.com at  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-B12/NS_patient-vitaminb12

Vitamin B-12 and depression: Are they related?

Click here for the article    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-b12-and-depression/AN01543

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) Information

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) Information
By: Dr. George Obikoya

     Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant vitamin that helps to neutralize potentially damaging free radicals in our body. It exists in eight different forms, d-alpha-tocopherol being the most active form and one of the most powerful biologically active antioxidants. Each form has a different level of potency (functional use) in the body. The tocopherol and tocotrienol subfamilies are each composed of alpha, beta, gamma and delta vitamins having unique biological effects, with generally declining activity; e.g. delta is far less active than the alpha form.

As a supplement, Vitamin E has a number of health benefits for the body. Vitamin E is particularly important for the protection of our cell membranes as well as keeping your skin, heart and circulation, nerves, muscles and red blood cells healthy. Antioxidants such as vitamin E protect your cells against the effects of dangerous free radicals, potentially damaging by-products of your body’s metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

One or more members of the vitamin E family may also reduce cellular aging, inhibit the potentially damaging peroxynitrite radical, inhibit melanoma (skin cancer) cell growth, prevent abnormal blood clotting, synergize with vitamin A to protect the lungs against pollutants, protect nervous system and retina, lower the risk of ischemic and coronary heart disease, lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer, protect immune function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly if high doses are taken in combination with vitamin C. Vitamins E, A, and C can all be found in a good liquid multivitamin.

Vitamin E also may block the formation of nitrosamines, which are carcinogens formed in the stomach from nitrites consumed in the diet. It also may protect you against the development of cancers by enhancing immune function. Some evidence links higher intake of vitamin E with a decreased incidence of prostate cancer and breast cancer. As you can tell, Vitamin E is a very beneficial vitamin!

Gamma tocopherol is only 10 to 30% as strong as alpha tocopherol, yet recent studies have shown it to be essential for maintaining the health of our cell membranes, especially if alpha tocopherol is being supplemented. New studies continue to elucidate the unique benefits of individual members of the vitamin E family. For example, tocotrienols have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent LDL oxidation, and reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation more effectively than tocopherols. For these and other reasons, the original definition of vitamin E now includes all eight family members and the related compounds that convert to them in the body.

Cataracts, growths on the lens of our eye that cloud vision, increase the risk of disability and blindness in aging adults. Antioxidants may prevent or delay cataract growth. Studies have shown that lens clarity, which is used to diagnose cataracts, was better in regular users of liquid vitamin E supplements and in persons with higher blood levels of vitamin E.1

100 IU or more of supplemental vitamin E a day has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks in healthy people. If you have pre-existing coronary artery disease it is recommended you take 800 to 1600 IU a day of Vitamin E. Vitamin E also may help prevent the formation of blood clots, which could lead to a heart attack. Studies have linked lower rates of heart disease with higher vitamin E intake.

Low-fat diets can substantially decrease vitamin E intakes if food choices are not carefully made to enhance alpha-tocopherol intakes. If you are taking anti-clotting medication, consult with your doctor before taking Vitamin E. Ingestion of total vitamin E products in excess of 1200 IU daily may interfere with absorption and metabolism of vitamins A and K.

Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism that results in poor absorption of dietary fat and vitamin E Individuals with abetalipoproteinemia may be prescribed special vitamin E supplements by a physician to treat this disorder.

Some prefer cold-water dispersible dry powder vitamin E supplements in the form of alpha tocopheryl succinate or acetate because the cold-water dispersible forms are efficiently absorbed even when taken on an empty stomach or with a low-fat meal. Note that the non-cold water dispersible (oil) forms of vitamin E may be poorly absorbed unless taken with several grams of fats or oils.

Cold-water dispersible vitamin E is twice as expensive as soybean oil E-acetate, but (no surprise here) the cold-water dispersible forms are more efficiently absorbed. It is important that you know how well the vitamin E you are about to buy absorbs into the bloodstream. Liquid vitamin forms absorb 5 times better than do pill forms. Cold-water dispersible vitamin E, whether in a succinate or acetate form, always comes in a white dry powder, while noncold-water dispersible natural and synthetic acetate forms of vitamin E are always in thick brown oil.

To read more of this artical please see  The Vitamins & Nutrition Center at  http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/vitamin-e.html