Tocotrienol
About Tocotrienol
Tocotrienol is used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol levels (hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia), and other long-term diseases like cancer. It further has anti-ageing and immunity-boosting properties.
Tocotrienol contains Tocotrienol, which helps nourish and protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. It also reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering high cholesterol levels.
Sometimes, you may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Tocotrienol, please inform your doctor. Tocotrienol should be used with caution under medical supervision if you have liver, kidney, bleeding problems, or scheduled surgery. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Tocotrienol.
Uses of Tocotrienol
Medicinal Benefits
- Tocotrienol is an anti-inflammatory agent that may also decrease the risk of heart diseases by reducing high cholesterol levels.
- It protects the cells from free radical damage and reduces the risk of various cancers.
- It is also used to protect brain cells and improve cognitive functions in brain-related disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
- It also improves eye health and prevents vision problems.
- It further helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines due to its anti-ageing and immunity-boosting properties.
- Tocotrienol also has uses in a genetic disorder called familial dysautonomia.
Directions for Use
- Tocotrienol can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
- Take Tocotrienol once at the same time each day, as recommended by your doctor, to ensure effectiveness.
- Swallow Tocotrienol as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Tocotrienol
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Tocotrienol or any other medicines, please inform your doctor in advance.
- Tocotrienol should be cautiously used in conditions like liver/kidney diseases and a scheduled surgery.
- It is essential to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using Tocotrienol.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Tocotrienol if you have had any bleeding problems in the past.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tocotrienol to avoid any side effects.
- Tocotrienol should be used in children only when recommended by a doctor.
- Store Tocotrienol at a temperature not exceeding 25°C- 30°C away from direct sunlight.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Tocotrienol may interact with blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, enoxaparin, heparin), painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen), and obesity-treating drugs (orlistat).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake during the course to get the maximum benefits of Tocotrienol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have a bleeding disorder, Vitamin K insufficiency, kidney/liver diseases, and are scheduled for surgery, inform your doctor before taking Tocotrienol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advisable to limit/avoid alcohol intake during the treatment. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Tocotrienol.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorTocotrienol is recommended for use in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Tocotrienol passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Tocotrienol is recommended for breastfeeding women only when advised by a doctor.
Driving
consult your doctorTocotrienol does not usually affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before using Tocotrienol.
Kidney
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before using Tocotrienol.
Children
cautionTocotrienol should be used in children only when advised by a doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include vitamin E sources like wheat-germ oil, peanut oil, olive oil, nuts, seeds, whole grains, milk, spinach, Swiss chard, red peppers, and avocados in your daily food intake.
- Take carbohydrates containing potatoes, beans, and rice since glucose in carbohydrates is essential for healing.
- Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid sugary beverages.
- Always wear full-coverage clothes before going out in the sun; it will protect your skin from sun damage.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia: occurs when there is an excess or unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, which finally contributes to heart diseases like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing foods/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol.
Cancer: It is a genetic change in which the cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are two types of cancer: benign (localized) and metastatic (spread to the whole body). There are more than 100 types, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc. Cancer growth can be prevented by chemotherapy (with strong antibiotics), radiation, and stem cell therapy. To date, there is no cure for cancer.
Parkinson's disease: It is a central nervous system disorder that affects movement, leading to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. This disease affects the brain cells that produce dopamine (neurotransmitters). Parkinson's disease symptoms include dementia, muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait (pattern of limb movement).
FAQs
Tocotrienol belongs to a class of Vitamins used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol levels (hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia), and other long-term diseases like cancer. It is also used to protect brain cells and improve cognitive functions in brain-related disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. Tocotrienol further has anti-ageing and immunity-boosting properties
Tocotrienol contains Tocotrienol that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It protects the cells from damage caused by external factors like pollution, harsh weather, and smoking and reduces the risk of various long-term diseases like cancer, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular diseases, and brain disorders.
Tocotrienol contains Tocotrienol, a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralise toxic free radicals developed due to sun exposure and further aids in wound healing. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and thus soothes redness and irritation of the skin.
Please do not take more than the usual recommended dose since it may lead to overdosing. Overdose symptoms may involve stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, stomach cramps, and tiredness. If you have accidentally taken more medicine, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use Tocotrienol for as long as your doctor has advised it for you depending on your medical condition or as mentioned on the leaflet provided with the medicine.
