anti-angiogenesis effects of tocotrienols

[Matt Skiba]

So I found a study that states that angiogenesis is inhibited by consuming tocotrienols.

Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels sprouting from old ones. Endurance training is supposed to bring about angiogenesis I think, so would this not be a bad thing?

Here's the article off pubmed: Anti-angiogenic function of tocotrienol. [Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2008] - PubMed Result

 

[TheCrownedOne]

It's a good thing as it relates to tumors.

 

[Eric Potratz]

It's a good thing as it relates to tumors.

“Tocotrienols showed inhibition of tumor cell-induced angiogenesis...”

So yeah, this would be considered a good thing.

On the flip side, Tocotrienols have actually been found to increase blood flow to bodily tissue (ie, the scalp) by having an anti-atherosclerotic effect. (cleaning of arteries)

-Pp

 

[strategicmove]

“Tocotrienols showed inhibition of tumor cell-induced angiogenesis...”

So yeah, this would be considered a good thing.

On the flip side, Tocotrienols have actually been found to increase blood flow to bodily tissue (ie, the scalp) by having an atherosclerotic effect. (cleaning of arteries)

-Pp

Yep! Tocotrienols are one of my (daily) staples...

 

[Matt Skiba]

“Tocotrienols showed inhibition of tumor cell-induced angiogenesis...”

So yeah, this would be considered a good thing.

On the flip side, Tocotrienols have actually been found to increase blood flow to bodily tissue (ie, the scalp) by having an atherosclerotic effect. (cleaning of arteries)

-Pp

I take it that you have a firm belief that smoking cigarettes is bad for the hair and skin.

 

[Eric Potratz]

I take it that you have a firm belief that smoking cigarettes is bad for the hair and skin.

Yes, I would assume so.

-Pp

 

[rpen22]

On the flip side, Tocotrienols have actually been found to increase blood flow to bodily tissue (ie, the scalp) by having an atherosclerotic effect. (cleaning of arteries)

-Pp

You mean an anti-atherosclerotic effect?

 

[Eric Potratz]

You mean an anti-atherosclerotic effect?

Yes, exactly.

-Pp