date:Feb 27, 2019
he tocotrienols, the delta type isolated from annatto. Derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), annatto is commonly used as an orange-red pigment for coloring foods and beverages. This characteristic color is due to the high amounts of carotenoids. Annatto is a rich source of delta-tocotrienol, yet nearly free of tocopherols.
Vitamin E guidelines call for about 12-15mg daily for adult men, although higher amounts are needed with supplements using synthetic forms of the vitami