delta-Tocotrienol: One Research-Backed Benefit & One Side-Effect
delta-Tocotrienol is one of four tocotrienols.
delta-Tocotrienol has shown hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidant, and potential antineoplastic activity.
Of the four tocotrienols, is it especially delta-tocotrienol that shows a potency for acting as an antioxidant. But also as a cholesterol-lowering agent, and in cancer prevention, through inhibition of tumor cell growth.
Tocotrienols have been proven to exhibit potent inflammatory activity.
In this article, we list claims of potential benefits and/or side-effects of delta-tocotrienol that we have found research on. Every claim is listed with all of its sources. We get these claims from our Nutrition Tool.
We also have an article about delta-tocotrienol named What Is delta-Tocotrienol & What Foods Can I Find It In? if you're interested in learning more.
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Research-Backed Beneficial Claims Of delta-Tocotrienol
These are some of the potential research-backed health benefits of delta-tocotrienol.
1. Cancer
delta-Tocotrienol - Cancer
About this claim
Cancer is when abnormal cells divide without control in your body, making you ill. Research shows that some nutrients can play a vital role in the treatment of various cancers, but also as one prevention method.
Research sources for this claim
You are welcome to explore 53 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.
Research-Backed Side-Effects Of delta-Tocotrienol
These are some of the potential research-backed side-effects of delta-tocotrienol.
1. Inflammation
delta-Tocotrienol - Inflammation
About this claim
Consuming foods that are bad for you can cause chronic inflammations. Research shows that all nutrients might not be useful for you. Some might give you or make your inflammation worse.
Research sources for this claim
You are welcome to explore 47 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.