Tocotrienols Improve Insulin Function & Protect Kidneys

Diabetic patients have malfunctioning insulin and the longer their blood sugar remains elevated the more likely they are to experience deteriorating kidneys.  Two new animal studies suggest that tocotrienols are a powerful tool to assist any person with blood sugar concerns.

In the first study various doses of tocotrienols¹ were given to diabetic rats for 8 weeks.  Untreated control rats had significant kidney damage and inflammation.  The tocotrienol Specialized form of vitamin E. Powerful antioxidant showing positive benefits for cholesterol, cardiovascular, neurological health and cancer risk reduction. form of vitamin E was able to dose-dependently prevent the damage – and was superior to plain vitamin E in this study.  The authors concluded that “tocotrienol Specialized form of vitamin E. Powerful antioxidant showing positive benefits for cholesterol, cardiovascular, neurological health and cancer risk reduction. modulates the release of profibrotic cytokines, oxidative stress, ongoing chronic inflammation and apoptosis and thus exerts a marked renoprotective effect.”  Any diabetic needs kidney support and it appears that tocotrienols are able to help.

In the second study tocotrienols were shown to activate PPAR alpha², an important regulator of genes involved with the burning of fatty acids for fuel.  The researchers showed that regulation of PPAR alpha by tocotrienols also improved blood glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity.  These are important aspects of metabolism to support for optimal blood sugar metabolism.

While tocotrienols made their claim to fame for cardiovascular and nervous system support, the list of benefits keeps growing.  They now join a number of other nutrients as tools to assist in the healthy function of blood sugar and insulin – while also supporting kidney health.  Tocotrienols are a powerfully versatile nutrient, to say the least.