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AWC
Health Products and Services
for Adults
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Linus Pauling
Institute Recommendation
Scientists at the Linus Pauling Institute feel there exists credible
evidence that taking a supplement of 200 IU (134 mg) of natural source
d-alpha-tocopherol (RRR-alpha-tocopherol) daily with a
meal may help protect adults from chronic diseases, such as heart
disease, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and some types of
cancer. The amount of alpha-tocopherol required for such beneficial
effects appears to be much greater than that which could be achieved
through diet alone. Since
supplements containing 200 IU of d-alpha-tocopherol are often as
expensive as supplements containing 400 IU of d-alpha-tocopherol,
a less expensive alternative may be to take 400 IU (268 mg) of d-alpha-tocopherol
every other day. Alpha-tocopherol supplements are unlikely to be
absorbed unless taken with food.
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