{"product_id":"bio-e-vitamin","title":"Bio-E-Vitamin | Natural Vitamin E Supplement — Antioxidant Cell Protection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBio-E-Vitamin — Natural Vitamin E for Cellular Antioxidant Defence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBio-E-Vitamin delivers \u003cstrong\u003enatural d-alpha-tocopherol\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most biologically active form of Vitamin E — in a pharmaceutical-grade soft-gel capsule. As the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E is embedded within cell membranes where it neutralises free radicals before they can damage lipid structures, proteins, and DNA. This EU-authorised health claim is supported by decades of peer-reviewed research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood supplement. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ed-alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced from non-GMO vegetable oils; the RRR-stereoisomer with approximately 36% greater bioavailability than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol (Acuff et al., \u003cem\u003eAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e, 1994)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-oleic sunflower oil (supports lipid-phase absorption)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — bovine gelatine, glycerol, purified water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits — Clinical Research Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Antioxidant Protection Against Oxidative Stress ✓ EU-Authorised Health Claim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E is the principal chain-breaking antioxidant in biological membranes. It donates a hydrogen atom to lipid peroxyl radicals, halting the propagation of lipid peroxidation. A landmark meta-analysis by \u003cstrong\u003eTraber \u0026amp; Atkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFree Radical Biology \u0026amp; Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, 2007) confirmed that d-alpha-tocopherol is the predominant form retained in human plasma and tissues, with preferential binding to alpha-tocopherol transfer protein (α-TTP) in the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Cardiovascular Health Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCHAOS trial\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study, \u003cem\u003eThe Lancet\u003c\/em\u003e, 1996; Stephens et al.) demonstrated a significant reduction in non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients with coronary atherosclerosis supplementing with natural-source Vitamin E (400–800 IU\/day). Mechanistically, Vitamin E inhibits LDL oxidation — a key initiating step in atherogenesis — as documented by \u003cstrong\u003eEsterbauer et al.\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFree Radical Biology \u0026amp; Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, 1992).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Immune Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA randomised controlled trial by \u003cstrong\u003eMeydani et al.\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJAMA\u003c\/em\u003e, 1997) found that Vitamin E supplementation (200 mg\/day) significantly enhanced cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects, increasing delayed-type hypersensitivity skin responses and antibody titres to hepatitis B and tetanus vaccines. Vitamin E modulates T-cell signalling by reducing prostaglandin E₂ production via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Skin Integrity \u0026amp; Photoprotection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E accumulates in the stratum corneum and sebum, providing a first line of defence against UV-induced oxidative damage. \u003cstrong\u003eFuchs \u0026amp; Kern\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFree Radical Biology \u0026amp; Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, 1998) demonstrated that topical and oral Vitamin E reduces UV-induced lipid peroxidation and erythema. Synergistic effects with Vitamin C have been documented by \u003cstrong\u003eEberlein-König et al.\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology\u003c\/em\u003e, 1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Neuroprotection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObservational data from the \u003cstrong\u003eCache County Study\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eArchives of Neurology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2004; Zandi et al.) found that combined Vitamin E and C supplementation was associated with reduced prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin E's role in protecting neuronal membranes from peroxidative damage is supported by \u003cstrong\u003eButterfield et al.\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNutritional Neuroscience\u003c\/em\u003e, 2002).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Reproductive \u0026amp; Hormonal Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E's original designation as the \"anti-sterility vitamin\" (Evans \u0026amp; Bishop, \u003cem\u003eScience\u003c\/em\u003e, 1922) reflects its role in reproductive tissue protection. More recently, \u003cstrong\u003eMoslemi \u0026amp; Tavanbakhsh\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eInternational Journal of General Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, 2011) reported improved sperm motility and morphology with Vitamin E and selenium co-supplementation in infertile men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Who May Benefit Most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividuals on low-fat diets (reduced dietary Vitamin E intake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmokers and those with high environmental pollutant exposure (elevated free radical burden)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOlder adults (age-related decline in antioxidant capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose with high polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake (increased oxidative demand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividuals with malabsorption conditions (e.g., Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the label or as advised by a qualified healthcare practitioner. Vitamin E is fat-soluble — take with a meal containing dietary fat for optimal absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe health claim \"Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress\" is authorised under EU Regulation No 432\/2012 and retained in Great Britain post-Brexit. All other benefit statements are provided for educational purposes and are based on published scientific literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Herbal Remedies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57977702187272,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9703\/2200\/files\/SKU218M.th4.webp?v=1781082043","url":"https:\/\/theherbalremedies.co.uk\/products\/bio-e-vitamin","provider":"The Herbal Remedies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}