date:Aug 29, 2012
o an increased risk of stroke.
In addition, alpha-tocopherolsupplements can diminish the bioavailability of the other forms: [One study has reported that] alpha-tocopherol supplementation can decrease plasma and tissue concentration of gamma- and delta-tocopherol, and [another study found that alpha-tocopherol may] compromise tissue delivery of alpha-tocotrienol.
A balanced presence of different vitamin E forms may be necessary for neuroprotection.
The other authors were affiliated with the U