Radiation Protection
We are protected from radiation (x-rays, gamma-rays, electromagnetic waves) coming from the sun (solar storms) and from outer cosmic space by earth’s thick atmosphere. But when we travel by jet at 30,000 ft, this shield is gone and we are bombarded by very high-energy particles traveling at near the speed of light that can easily penetrate the metal skin of the plane. When these particles strike our body’s molecules, they can break chemical bonds causing “Ionizing” radiation which creates unstable, reactive ions also known as “Free Radicals”. To regain atomic stability, Free radicals will steal electrons from neighboring molecules… causing damages to our DNA, RNA (mutations, cancers), to proteins (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cystic fibrosis, amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, phenylketonuria, homocystinuria, lymphoma, defective enzymes, hormones, muscles), to sugars (diabetes) and to fats and oils (obesity, lipedema, bad cholesterol/triglycerides) - creating destructive “Oxidative Stress” and “Inflammation” contributing to arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, COPD, lupus, psoriasis, periodontitis, vasculitis, degenerative disease, aging and premature death. Free Radicals also come internally from our metabolic processes and externally from toxic air/water pollutants, drugs & chemicals, ozone, smoking cigarettes, high altitude jet flying, high mountain climbing, severe physical exercise, mental, psychological and emotional stress, etc. The huge job of protecting us from Free Radicals belongs to the “Antioxidants” - very special compounds with the amazing ability of quenching the Free Radicals oxidizing (rusting) of our body. There are five super “Network Antioxidants” that are able to uniquely synergize, boost and recycle each other: Glutathione, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C and Vitamin E…
Tocotrienols
Incredibly, there is a vitamin, thoroughly researched by the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) and others, that has been shown to protect the body from Ionizing radiation. and recently reported this vitamin can also protect multiple-organs survive exposure to lethal radiation! This vitamin is “Delta-Tocotrienol”, the smallest member of the vitamin E family, the best-in-its-class, fat-soluble, antioxidant & anti-inflammatory agent. It was awarded a World Organization patent in 2009 (WO2009126866A2) - funded by the U.S. government: “Delta-Tocotrienol as a Radioprotective Countermeasure Agent”. What is claimed: “A method of treating the effects of radiation in a subject; wherein the radiation is ionizing radiation; wherein the composition is administered orally; and the method significantly enhances subject survivability.” In 2014, it was awarded a U.S. Patent (US8846653B2) for the “Treatment and Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer”. What is claimed: A method of treating pancreatic cancer, wherein the tocotrienol is Delta-Tocotrienol… the therapeutic agent is 5-flurouracil… the composition is free of tocopherols, alpha- and beta- tocotrienols… composition is 100-300 mg of tocotrienol… wherein the cancer is pancreatic ductal cancer… wherein the subject is a human…”
Delta-Tocotrienol is a truly gifted molecule from Mother Nature. It is protective for many systems: cardiovascular, nervous, kidney, liver, pancreas, gastro-intestinal, skin, immune, genes, cancer chemotherapy adjuvants, immunotherapy, etc. Most importantly, it must be kept protected and taken properly for its maximum benefits. Its vital three double bonds in its very unique tail are sensitive to light, heat, oxygen/air, metals, oxidizing agents, extremes in acid/base.
Tocotrienols
Some Benefits of Tocotrienols are:
Powerful Antioxidant: Delta tocotrienols exhibit strong antioxidant properties, helping to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.
Heart Health: They may support cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels, improving blood vessel function, and reducing the risk of plaque buildup in arteries.
Cancer Prevention: Some studies suggest that delta tocotrienols may have anti-cancer properties, potentially inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
Brain Health: Delta tocotrienols may support cognitive function and protect brain cells from oxidative damage, potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Geranylgeraniol
Some Benefits of Geranylgeraniol are:
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Production: Geranylgeraniol is a precursor molecule that supports the body's natural production of Coenzyme Q10, which is essential for cellular energy production.
Heart Health: CoQ10 produced from Geranylgeraniol may help improve cardiovascular health by supporting proper heart function and blood vessel health.
Antioxidant Support: Geranylgeraniol may help protect cells from oxidative damage by promoting the production of antioxidant enzymes.
Potential Cancer Prevention: There is ongoing research into Geranylgeraniol's potential role in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, especially in certain cancer types.
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Tocotrienols Provide Radioprotection to Multiple Organ Systems (2023)
Tocotrienols have powerful radioprotective properties in multiple organ systems and are promising candidates for development as clinically effective radiation countermeasures. To facilitate their development as clinical radiation countermeasures, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms behind their powerful multi-organ radioprotective properties. In this context, their antioxidant effects are recognized for directly preventing oxidative damage to cellular biomolecules from ionizing radiation.
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U.S. Patent: Delta Tocotrienol As A Radioprotective Countermeasure Agent (2009)
A method for treating the effects of radiation in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising a radioprotective amount of delta-tocotrienol or a derivative thereof.
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U.S. Patent: Delta-Tocotrienol Treatment and Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer (2012)
Tocotrienols, the chemical form of vitamin E with an unsaturated isoprenoid side chain, are receiving attention as promising dietary supplements for cancer prevention and treatment.
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Tocotrienols as an Anti-Breast Cancer Agent (2021)
One group of natural compounds in particular, tocotrienols, has demonstrated significant potential as an anti-breast cancer agent . Known for their potent antioxidant activity, the innate anticancer properties of these unsaturated isoforms of vitamin E are often overlooked. This review will summarize current evidence and the potential of tocotrienols as an anticancer agent
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Neuroprotective and Anti-Obesity Effects of Tocotrienols (2019)
Vitamin E is a natural lipophilic vitamin, and the most famous function of vitamin E is an antioxidant activity. Because we have α-tocopherol transfer protein, many vitamin E-related reports are about α-tocopherol. Recently, other vitamin E isoforms, tocotrienols are focusing. Because tocotrienols have unique biological functions such as induction of apoptosis, neuroprotective and anti-obesity effects.
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Anti-Aging Potentials of Tocotrienol (2021)
The tocotrienols have been identified as an anti-aging agent and thus implicated in improving overall quality of life by reducing the incidences of these deleterious diseases and disorders. They also protect and prevent against ultraviolet (UV)-induced skin damage and aging.