E-Prime

Antioxidant vitamins and minerals are the body’s first line of defence against highly reactive compounds known as free radicals. Although free radicals are normal byproducts of cellular metabolism, their cumulative effects can be devastating.

Under ideal circumstances, antioxidants produced by the body and supplied by the diet “scavenge” free radicals and destroy them as they are produced. But influences such as an inadequate diet, a stressful lifestyle and environmental pollution can upset this balance.

For those who want to increase their vitamin E intake and enhance their antioxidant protection, USANA has formulated E-Prime.

Vitamin E Benefits

Vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants known, plays a critical role in the body by protecting LDL and cell membranes from oxidation damage. Vitamin E works with other antioxidants to provide optimal health to cells and organs.

Several laboratory and clinical studies have shown the importance of vitamin E in supporting good cardiovascular health and a strong immune system in the elderly.

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient - one that the body cannot manufacture and thus must obtain from foods and supplements. However, it may be difficult to ingest enough vitamin E from food alone. Animal sources of vitamin E are poor, and only small amounts occur in butter, egg yolk, milk fat and liver. Larger but still moderate amounts are found in whole-grain products, seeds, nuts and vegetable oils.

The body does not retain vitamin E as well as it does other fat-soluble vitamins. In addition, many processing methods (such as heating and chemical refining) eliminate much of the vitamin E in our foods. Because people consume more processed food than they did 50 years ago, they get less natural vitamin E. Many health professionals believe that vitamin E supplementation is the answer.

Recommended Dietary Intake

The Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of vitamin E is 30 International Units (IU). But the RDI does not consider factors that may increase vitamin E needs - diet, lifestyle, disease and exposure to pollutants - which vary among individuals. Numerous human clinical trials and epidemiological data show that vitamin E levels many times higher than the RDI on average may provide significant health benefits. Dietary sources of vitamin E cannot typically supply these levels.

Why E-Prime?

USANA’s E-Prime formulation is a premium vitamin E product. Each capsule contains 200 IU of the most biologically active form of vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol).

USANA’s E-Prime uses a state-of-the-art manufacturing process that takes advantage of liquid hard-shell encapsulation technology. This liquid formulation further enhances the bioavailability of E-Prime. The result is an effective vitamin formulation in a powerful package.

E-Prime is laboratory tested and quality guaranteed. It meets British Pharmacopoeia specifications for potency, uniformity and disintegration where applicable.

• Provides a broad-spectrum vitamin E supplement.
• Comes in a 200 IU liquid hard-shell encapsulation.
• Complements the USANA CellSentials and provides enhanced levels of vitamin E.

Directions: Adults take two (2) capsules daily, preferably with meals.

Each capsule contains:

• D-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E, 200 IU) 134 mg.