Natural vs Synthetic make a difference in some cases. Tocotrienols are not vitamin E. In fact, high doses of Alpha-Tocopherol interferes with the functioning of Tocotrienols.
“Tocotrienols are not vitamin E. In fact, high doses of Alpha-Tocopherol interferes with the functioning of Tocotrienols”
I did not know that. The Vit. E I take is made by Yasoo Health, which claims that tocotrienols are part of the Vit. E “family”. From their website:
“Vitamin E Factor 400/400 supplies the complete vitamin E family including the full spectrum of tocopherols and tocotrienols in the natural unesterified form found in foods. This pharmaceutical grade, high potency supplement is particularly rich in gamma-tocopherol, known as the most powerful antioxidant within the vitamin E family, as well as tocotrienols which are known to promote optimal cardiovascular health. The vitamin E family, which consists of 8 members (4 different kinds of tocopherols and 4 different kinds of tocotrienols), provides a wide range of health benefits.”
http://www.stopagingnow.com/YE4/Vitamin-E-Factor-400-400-by-Yasoo-Health