vitamin E Archive — Page 1 of 1

Open glass bottle spilling translucent golden softgel capsules onto a white surface.
February 6, 2014

Antioxidants promising for rare disorder

The antioxidant vitamin E prevented the buildup of toxic products in a model of a rare genetic disorder, suggesting new strategies for therapeutic development.

By Bill Snyder
Open supplement bottle spilling translucent capsules and golden softgels, with a blue DNA double helix graphic in the background.
December 12, 2012

Genes, nutrients interact to shape traits

A new study identifies interactions between genes and nutrients that may participate in determining levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

By Leigh MacMillan
Erin Martinez and Sarki Abdulkadir pose beside computer monitors displaying research webpages and microscopy images in a medical research office.
November 15, 2012

Study tracks antioxidants’ role in prostate tumor growth

Antioxidants promote cell growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer, Vanderbilt researchers report in the journal PLoS ONE. The findings provide insight into the recent controversy regarding antioxidants and prostate cancer prevention.

By Leigh MacMillan
Vitamin E
July 20, 2012

High consumption of vitamin E may lower liver cancer risk

By Vanderbilt Health News