Brain protected after stroke with vitamin E
Added 05.03.2010
Vitamin E prevents brain nerve cell death
After a stroke, excess glutamate triggers an enzyme called cPLA2 to release a fatty acid known as arachidonic acid into the brain, which causes neurons (brain cells) to die. A new study has discovered that alpha-tocotrienol, a type of palm oil-derived vitamin E, prevents nerve cell death in the brain by inhibiting cPLA2 from releasing arachidonic acid.Researchers are very enthusiastic about the results because vitamin E appears to be just as effective as pharmaceutical drugs. Even better news is that vitamin E does not have any side effects at dosages intended for supplements. This is very hopeful news considering stroke is the thrid biggest killer in the UK.
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Dr. Bo Nielsen's comments:
This study shows the biochemical consequences of taking a supplement containing the form of vitamin E called tocotrienol. By taking a simple and inexpensive natural form of vitamin E you can prevent a lot of the damage caused by stroke; in other words you may be able to reduce the negative physical and mental consequences of a stroke. Evidently, it would be a very good "investment" to have the tocotrienol readily available in the brain before you suffer a stroke. In order to have sufficient amounts of tocotrienol available in the brain you should take a daily supplement of all the vitamins and minerals needed for optimum health including natural vitamin E in the form of tocotrienol.
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