Healthy Heart Essentials

Vitamin E improves immune function and brain function, protects heart health, and protects eyes and lungs. A new study involving nearly 40,000 healthy women—the longest and largest trial ever conducted on Vitamin E—found that Vitamin E significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, the #1 killer of women in the U.S.

Healthy Heart Essentials™ Benefits

Antioxidants such as Vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism. Free radicals can damage cells and may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin E, through its ability to limit production of free radicals, helps prevent or delay the development of those chronic diseases. It has also been shown to play a role in immune function, in DNA repair, and other metabolic processes.

Some other benefits of taking Healthy Heart Essentials™ are:

• Helps Slow Down & Retard Heart Disease
• Improves Anemia & Lowers Blood Pressure
• Slowing Progression of Parkinson's Disease
• May Reverse Arterial Blockage
• Found To Reduce Cellular Adhesions
• Eases Premenstrual Discomfort
• Can Help to Lower Bad Cholesterol

Vitamin E is a Powerful Weapon

This is the great eliminator of free radicals. Vitamin E helps prevent oxidative attack on cell membranes, especially brain cells, blood cells and immune cells. It has been found to be especially protective in the immune system, of both the B and T lymphocytes.

Vitamin E may help prevent or delay coronary heart disease by limiting the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol.

Vitamin E Works Synergistically with Vitamin C to Slow Down the Aging Process

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin present in many foods, especially in many fats and oils. It is just one of a number of nutrients called antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by toxic by-products released when the body transforms food into energy or fights off infection. The build up of these by-products over time is largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of various health conditions such as heart disease, and a host of inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Antioxidants provide some protection against these conditions and also help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants.

Vitamin E deficiency can be seen in people in their mature years and those unable to absorb fat properly. Symptoms of deficiency include muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, abnormal eye movements, impaired vision, and unsteady gait.

Improves Overall Health & Blood Flow in the Arteries

Vitamin E helps prevent arteries from clogging by blocking the conversion of cholesterol into the waxy fat deposits called plaque that stick to blood vessel walls. Vitamin E also thins the blood, allowing for blood to flow more easily through arteries even when plaque is present. Studies in the last 10 years have reported beneficial results from use of Vitamin E supplements as part of a prevention strategy for heart disease and other types of cardiovascular disease.

A large, important study of postmenopausal women, for example, suggested that Vitamin E may reduce the risk of stroke in postmenopausal women. Also, there is some evidence for the use of supplemental Vitamin E as a treatment for atherosclerosis. For example, a 2-year study of men with a history of stroke compared aspirin with and without Vitamin E and found that Vitamin E with aspirin significantly reduced the tendency of plaque to stick to vessel walls and decreased the risk of stroke.

Photodermatitis

This condition involves an allergic type reaction to the UV rays of the sun. An 8-day study comparing treatment with Vitamins C and E to no treatment, found that the vitamin group became significantly less sensitive to the sun. Another study, lasting for 50 days, also showed a protective effect from the combination of Vitamins C and E to UV rays.

Osteoarthritis

A few studies suggest that Vitamin E may be helpful in both the treatment (pain relief, increased joint mobility) and prevention (at least in men) of osteoarthritis. In a study comparing Vitamin E with diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat osteoarthritis, the two were found to be equally effective.

Alzheimer's Disease

There are several reasons why Vitamin E might help treat Alzheimer's disease. The fat soluble vitamin readily enters the brain and exerts its antioxidative properties. Oxidative stress is believed to contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease; therefore, again, it makes at least theoretical sense that antioxidants, like Vitamin E, help prevent this condition. In fact, studies have suggested that Vitamin E supplementation improves cognitive performance in healthy individuals and in those with dementia from causes other than Alzheimer's (for example, multiple strokes). In addition, Vitamin E, together with Vitamin C, may prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Menopause

According to a review article on alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women with breast tumors, Vitamin E is the most effective option for the reduction of hot flashes for this group of women. Presumably, this would be true for other women not taking HRT because they cannot or prefer not to. Vitamin E also helps reduce other long term risks associated with menopause such as Alzheimer's, macular degeneration (see Eye health below), and cardiovascular disease.

Eye Health

Because of its antioxidant action, Vitamin E may help to protect against cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye) and age related macular degeneration (ARMD, a progressive deterioration in the retina, the back part of the eye). Both of these eye disorders tend to occur as people age. These conditions seriously compromise eyesight and ARMD is the number one cause of blindness in the United States. In order to minimize risk of ARMD, research reviews advocate diets high in Vitamins C and E and carotenoids, especially spinach, kale, and collard greens. Uveitis is another eye disorder for which the antioxidant Vitamins C and E may be helpful.

Diabetes

People with diabetes tend to have low levels of antioxidants. This may explain, in part, their increased risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Vitamin E supplements and other antioxidants may help reduce the risk of heart disease and other complications in people with diabetes. In particular, antioxidants have been shown to help control blood sugar levels, to lower cholesterol levels in those with Type 2 diabetes, and to protect against the complications of retinopathy (eye damage) and nephropathy (kidney damage) in those with Type 1 diabetes.

Pancreatitis

Oxidative stress plays a role in pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). In fact, those with pancreatitis have low levels of Vitamin E and other antioxidants. This may be due to lack of absorption of fat soluble vitamins (such as Vitamin E) because the enzymes from the pancreas required to absorb fat are not functioning properly. Or, this may be due to poor intake because those with pancreatitis are not eating due to pain and need for bowel rest. Some experts relay that taking Vitamin E and other antioxidants may help to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with pancreatitis.

Nutritionists say Vitamin E Supplements are Needed to Combat Disease

Our Healthy Heart Essentials™ is a natural source of Vitamin E that is a key nutrient for heart health, immune support and nerve and muscle function. As a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E is an essential ally against pollution, aging, toxins and other causes of free radical damage. Vitamin E may function as an antioxidant. This means it may help protect the body cells from oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction in the body that can lead to cell damage. It is also a natural part of aging. Many scientists believe that this cell damage can lead to chronic health problems such as heart disease. Vitamin E supplementation, in addition to diet and lifestyle factors, can contribute to reducing the risk of heart disease and improving overall health.