HSAIDS Are Not Whole Foods

Another problem with most dietary supplements, even those made from natural nutrients, is that they have been isolated from foods, causing many valuable nutrients to be left behind. Some of these are more important than the one that is isolated. A common example is alpha-tocopherol, also referred to as vitamin E. Alpha-tocopherol does not normally exist alone in nature but occurs with three other tocopherols—beta, delta, and gamma—and four tocotrienols—alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. Together these seven other components of the vitamin E “complex” can be more important than alpha-tocopherol alone. For example, gamma-tocopherol is commonly found in natural foods and is more effective than alpha-tocopherol as an antioxidant. The common use of alpha-tocopherol supplements can be a problem since popular doses of alpha-tocopherol can displace gamma-tocopherol in the body, lowering the overall oxidative protection of the vitamin E complex. This is especially important for endurance athletes.

In addition, the tocotrienols are powerful substances that have potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer actions, reduce cholesterol, and perform other vital tasks. Too much alpha-tocopherol can interfere with some of these functions. Even moderate amounts, such as 100 IU of alpha-tocopherol, can block the ability of tocotrienols to control cholesterol.

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Unbalanced, isolated high doses of alpha-tocopherol can interfere with body chemistry in other ways, too. They can have a negative effect on anti-inflammatory chemical production, cause generalized muscle weakness, lower thyroid hormone levels, and slightly increase fasting triglyceride levels. Like high-dose vitamin C, alpha-tocopherol may also become a pro-oxidant—which would be counterproductive to its antioxidant function.