New Research Finds Vitamin E May Have Protective Effects Against Bladder Cancer Alpha-Tocopherol Form of the Vitamin - Available in Almonds - Shows the Greatest Benefit A study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research has found that dietary intake of vitamin E, as well as total vitamin E intake, may play a role in reducing the risk of bladder cancer. By looking at the dietary patterns of subjects with and without bladder cancer, researchers compared the dietary intake of vitamin E to total intake (diet plus supplement use) to find if there is a relationship between the amount of vitamin E consumed and the incidence of bladder cancer. Researchers also probed the potential effects of the gamma-tocopherol form of vitamin E. The study found that subjects without bladder cancer consumed more vitamin E through the diet, and had a higher total intake of the vitamin. Also, researchers found a dose response to vitamin E consumption; the more vitamin E, the greater the protection. Gamma-tocopherol, however, did not show any protective effect, indicating that the alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E yields the greatest protective effect. There are eight forms of vitamin E, but the alpha- and gamma-tocopherol are the forms most consumed. The National Academy of Sciences recommends the alpha-tocopherol form, as it is the form best absorbed by the body. It is the only form that circulates throughout the blood to reach all the body tissue. Almonds are a premiere food source of the alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E. A one-ounce handful of almonds provides 7.3 mg of vitamin E, providing 50 percent of the RDA with a one-ounce handful serving. Almonds are also a good source of protein and dietary fiber, and an excellent source of magnesium. Almonds also supply calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and vitamin B6, making them a smart, nutrient-rich choice for meals and snacks. For more information on vitamin E, visit www.GetYourE.org. The Almond Board of California administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Established in 1950, the Board's charge is to promote the best quality almonds, California's largest tree nut crop. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit www.AlmondsAreIn.com. Source: Almond Board of California CONTACT: Stacey Kollmeyer of the Almond Board of California, +1-209-343-3225; or Lisa Tulis, +1-202-973-3629, for the Almond Board of California Web site: http://www.almondsarein.com/ http://www.getyoure.org/ Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.