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High Grade Liquid Glucosamine and Chondroitin
with MSM for
maximum results!
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is the collective name for a set of 8 related tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant
properties. Of these, a-tocopherol has been most studied as it has the highest bioavailability, with the body preferentially absorbing
and using this form.
It has been claimed that a-tocopherol is the most important lipid-soluble antioxidant, and that it protects cell membranes from oxidation by
reacting with lipid radicals produced in the lipid peroxidation chain reaction. This would remove the free radical intermediates and prevent
the oxidation reaction from continuing. The oxidised a-tocopheroxyl radicals produced in this process may be recycled back to the active
reduced form through reduction by other antioxidants, such as ascorbate, retinol or ubiquinol.
Vitamin E plays a role in reducing pain and controlling the free radicals that can damage cells and tissues in and around the joint. It also
stabilizes molecules within your cartilage. The primary sources of this antioxidant are nuts, seeds, whole grains, and some vegetable oils.
Good dietary sources are sunflower seeds, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, seeds, nuts, green beans, avocados, dried prunes, peanut butter, and
wheat germ oil. High doses of vitamin E can be toxic.
In dietary functions, Vitamin E is integral part of cellular membranes whose main role is to defend the cell against oxidation. Within cells
and organelles (e.g. mitochondria) vitamin E is the first line of defense against lipid peroxidation. The vitamin also plays a very important
function in lending red blood cells (RBC) flexibility as they make their way through the arterial network. Vitamin E has not yet been shown to
have any significant functions outside of these two roles.
Vitamin E also acts as a cell membrane stabilizer, which is postulated by some researchers to be the primary mechanism for its prevention of
muscle damage. Studies have shown that mountain climbers supplemented with vitamin E expired less pentane than those on a placebo. These
findings indicate that fewer free radicals were being formed in the supplemented group. A summary of the studies report that supplemented
climbers had enhanced performance. These results are likely due to the ability of vitamin E to restore red blood cell deformity that is shown
at high altitude. This in turn allows for better oxygen delivery as the RBC can flow more easily through the arterial tree.
Delayed onset of muscle soreness and muscle damage is usually greatest a few days after an unaccustomed or rigorous bout of exercise.
Utilizing urinary TBARS measurements, Meydani et al. reported that vitamin E treated subjects had a decrease in oxidative stress over 12 days
following eccentric exercise (downhill running). Vitamin E utilizes vitamin C to regenerate itself back to the original state. Studies
involving exercise recovery commonly use a cocktail mixture of vitamins C and E. Summarizing, the role vitamin E plays in exercise recovery
is not clear but deserves further attention.
Flexicose is a high grade liquid Glucosamine and Chondroitin with MSM (the three main ingredients many medical professional prefer) that
works to bring relief to achy, sore, and stiff joints. Rather than covering up symptoms with drugs, Flexicose contains natural, clinically
proven ingredients that help your body heal itself from within
Each bottle contains 8 fl.oz.
The above information is provided for general
educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace competent
health care advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional.
You are urged to seek healthcare advice for the treatment of any
illness or disease.
Health Canada and the FDA (USA) have not evaluated these
statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
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