"Alpha-tocopherol is the major form of vitamin E found in the body and, in contrast to gamma-tocopherol, is found in most manufactured nutritional supplements. It has justifiably earned a good reputation as an antioxidant, which helps fight against damage caused by unwanted free radicals. Thus, it is better to supplement a diet with mixed forms of vitamin E, as together they will enhance the positive effects found in each."
It has been shown to be harmful; hence I have ceased supplementing with "regular" E.
3 posted on 01/23/2005 1:46:18 PM PST by boris
(The deadliest weapon of mass destruction in history is a Leftist with a word processor)