Does this (esterified) form of vitamin E have any antioxidant action?
A15: This is basic biochemistry and does not involve “our position” or anybody else’s position. It is textbook biochemistry. The ester form is used for supplements because it is the most stable form and does not easily react with oxygen. Therefore it is not an antioxidant in the pill. HOWEVER, when the ester contacts the hydrochloric acid in the gastric juices, the ester is cleaved and fresh tocopherol is formed which is a powerful antioxidant and readily absorbed and transported throughout the body to protect the body as a fat-soluble antioxidant. A thorough discussion is found in my interview with Dr. Maret Traber at the following url. http://www.NutritionFocus.com/nutrition_library/traber2.html Parts one and three may also interest you. http://www.NutritionFocus.com/nutrition_library/traber1.html http://www.NutritionFocus.com/nutrition_library/traber3.
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