The Scientist Who Spent 35 Years Discovering the "Right" Vitamin E — And Why Most Supplements Have It Wrong
How Dr. Barrie Tan's discovery of annatto tocotrienols is changing everything we thought we knew about Vitamin E.
For decades, when doctors told you to take Vitamin E, they meant one thing: tocopherols.
It's in nearly every multivitamin on the shelf. It's what the supplement industry has been selling for years.
But here's the problem.
According to Dr. Barrie Tan — the world's foremost expert on Vitamin E — most people have been taking the wrong form this entire time.
"Not all forms of Vitamin E are created equal," says Dr. Tan. "The form that actually gets inside your cells and protects them? That's tocotrienols. And most supplements don't have them."
A Discovery That Changed Everything
Dr. Barrie Tan has spent over 35 years studying Vitamin E. He's credited with discovering tocotrienols in three major sources — palm, rice, and annatto.
But it was his discovery of the annatto plant that changed the game.
Unlike other sources, annatto contains only tocotrienols — with zero tocopherols. This matters because research shows that tocopherols can actually block your body from absorbing the more powerful tocotrienols.
Think about that for a second.
The Vitamin E supplement you've been taking might actually be working against you.
Why Tocotrienols Are Different
Here's the simple version.
Tocopherols — the kind in most supplements — tend to stay in your bloodstream. They don't easily penetrate your cells.
Tocotrienols have a unique molecular structure with a flexible tail. This allows them to slip right through cell membranes and reach the organs that need protection most: your heart, liver, and brain.
The result? Up to 50 times more antioxidant power where it actually counts.
- Supports healthy cholesterol levels
- Promotes heart and liver health
- Protects cells from oxidative stress
- Supports brain function and healthy aging
- Helps maintain bone health
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This isn't just theory. Over 100 clinical studies have examined tocotrienols and their benefits — without any known side effects.
Dr. Tan's patented DeltaGold® formula delivers 90% delta-tocotrienols and 10% gamma-tocotrienols. That's the exact ratio used in the clinical research.
And because it comes from annatto, there are zero tocopherols to block absorption.
"It's the one supplement I would want with me if I were stranded on a desert island."
— Jonathan Lizotte, Founder and Chairman of Designs for Health
The Bottom Line
For years, we've been told to take Vitamin E. But nobody told us we were taking the wrong kind.
Dr. Barrie Tan's research has shown that tocotrienols — especially from annatto — are the form of Vitamin E your body can actually use.
They penetrate your cells. They protect your organs. And they do it without blocking their own absorption.
It's that simple.
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