Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. It is particularly important in protecting the body"s cells from free radical/oxidative damage.These protective benefits are achievable with supplement intakes higher than what is normally consumed in the average diet. From the FDA"s website: "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive." Product FAQ"s Learn about the book “Tocotrienols: Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols”.