Tocotrienols May Help Immunizations Work Better

A two-month human study in healthy individuals found that taking tocotrienols every day¹, and then getting a tetanus vaccine, significantly improved the immune response to the vaccine. 

A detailed analysis of blood samples showed that tocotrienols significantly decreased the adverse inflammatory response to the vaccine compared to the controls by reducing the amount of inflammatory IL6.  On the other hand the tocotrienols boosted multiple parameters of the desirable immune response indicating a more successful vaccine result.

Admittedly, I am no fan of vaccines.  However, if you want to get one or need one for some reason then this study shows that tocotrienols are likely to help your immune system have a better response to the vaccine.  Almost all vaccine injury is due to adverse inflammatory response and a lack of beneficial immune system training.  The fact that a nutrient can help both issues is rather interesting to say the least.  This is a case where you would think public health officials would jump on the tocotrienol Specialized form of vitamin E. Powerful antioxidant showing positive benefits for cholesterol, cardiovascular, neurological health and cancer risk reduction. bandwagon – don’t hold your breath.  The researchers concluded that tocotrienols have “immunostimulatory effects and potential clinical benefits to enhance immune response to vaccines.”