Natural vitamin E protects brain cells after stroke
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Washington, July 6 (IANS) A natural form of Vitamin E called alpha-
tocotrienol can activate mechanisms that clear toxins from nerve
cells, preventing their death following a stroke Elevator Boots.

This process is one of three identified so far that this form of
Vitamin E uses to protect brain cells after a stroke. It might be more
potent than othter drugs targeting single mechanisms for preventing
stroke damage.

Ohio State University researchers previously reported that the alpha-
tocotrienol protects the brain, post stroke, by blocking an enzyme
from releasing toxic fatty acids and inhibiting gene activity that can
lead to neuron (nerve cell) death, according to a university
statement.

Its symptoms are sudden, caused by an abrupt interruption of blood
flow to the brain. The process only takes a few seconds to shut down
the affected brain part.

Symptoms include weakness or numbness of the face, arm and or leg on
one side of body, inability to speak, write or grasp spoken language,
double vision and unusually severe headache.

Alpha-tocopherol is the most common form of vitamin E, found
abundantly in palm oil, vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Alpha-
tocotrienol from palm oil has up to 60 times the antioxidant activity
as alpha-tocopherol.