Tocomin SupraBio

[the Last Fight]

All the studies where hair growth took place was with an E supp that contained mixed tocos. So why are you getting the supp with just one form?

 

[Guest]

All the studies where hair growth took place was with an E supp that contained mixed tocos. So why are you getting the supp with just one form?

Because the presence of d-Alpha Tocopherol reduces the effectiveness of Tocotrienols. I am thinking maybe removing Tocopherols altogether will yield better results.

 

[the Last Fight]

But only getting half the vitamin will possibly be less effective. And are there studies that suggest that one will reduce the other effectiveness. Because the Tocomin that had apparently been beneficial for hair growth consisted of both.

 

[Guest]

But only getting half the vitamin will possibly be less effective. And are there studies that suggest that one will reduce the other effectiveness. Because the Tocomin that had apparently been beneficial for hair growth consisted of both.

I don't remember where I heard it now but the effectiveness is reduced when d-Alpha Tocopherol is present as they compete with each other. A 20 second Google search confirms this:

http://apricotpower-info.com/vitamin-e- ... ienol.html

This is very important because tocopherol competes with tocotrienol. Therefore in the extraction of the elements from palm oil there is reduced effectiveness of tocotrienol.

http://acgrace.com/what-are-tocotrienols.html

We believe the current influx of products that combine tocotrienols with tocopherols is not ideal, since tocopherol negatively affects the assimilation of the tocotrienols, and has also been shown to reduce beneficial effects of alpha tocotrienol

 

[polaris]

The manufacturer of Tocomin SupraBio is Carotech (http://www.carotech.net).
There are a number of stories about tocotrienols on this website and on one of the pdfs, they actually showed a before & after picture of their hair growth study subject. You can download this story on their homepage, its title "TocominSupraBio: Hair Loss prevention and beyond".

My notes on this Tocomin SupraBio Hair growth formulation patent:
- it contains mixture of tocotrienols and some tocopherol - good antioxidants
- could it be due to the improved absorption of the tocotrienol? "SupraBio" is actually the name given to the delivery system that has another patent.
- dosage - 100mg/day for 8 months, consistently.
- Most effective - increase hair count
- Side effects - nil

I wrote to their VP months ago and here are his recommendations on where to get the Tocomin SupraBio softgels. I believe these are companies in the US :

Tocomin SupraBio soft gel capsules can be purchased from the following :-
i) VITACOST's TOCOMIN SUPRABIO - http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Tocomin-Sup ... ol-Complex. You can purchase this product from the website (Tel : 1 800 381 0759).

ii) TOCO-SORB by Jarrow Formulas - http://www.jarrow.com/product/274/Toco_ ... _Toco_Life. This product can be puchased from your local health food stores. Or you can call them at this no : (310) 204-6936

iiii) CAROTEC's Tocomin SupraBio - http://www.carotec.com/product/56/108. You can call this company at 1-800-522-4279

The above are only three examples of a number of companies that carry Tocomin SupraBio. There are other products in the markert with a combination of tocotrienol (Tocomin) with other ingredients / phytonutrients. What is most important is that when you purchase the product - ensure that it carries the logo and tradename - Tocomin or Tocomin Suprabio on the product label.

This would ensure that you are getting the right product with ingredients that are with proven science.

I have read elsewhere that tocopherol will only get in tocotrienol's way when it is present in ratio greater than 30%, and in the effect of reducing cholesterol, not sure if it may affect hair regrowth since the mechanisms are different. But this Tocomin SupraBio has tocopherol at ratio below 30%.

- cheers!

 

[the Last Fight]

Thats sounds about right Polaris.

I remember some one here taking the toco-sorb for a while ... not sure what the results were .

 

[Jacob]

I personally take them separately..no need to not take both. Tocotrienols in the evening.

 

[Mazin]

@Bolshy can you please update us on the tocos ? and provide a link for the product you used ?

thanks

 

[the Last Fight]

Heard something about this in the news last week .. anyone see it? And I guess no one has seen results or anything significant using it?

 

[baroudeur]

http://www.carotech.net/index/news/277.html
last news

anyone took this?