natriuretic hormone

Gamma-Tocotrienol, a vitamin E homolog, is a natriuretic hormone precursor

This is just a reminder article that vitamin E actually has some potent cousins–the tocotrienols. These are compounds found in nuts and seeds.

In this study, the authors found that gamma tocotrienol may have some diuretic properties.

J. Lipid Res. — Abstracts: Saito et al. 44 (8): 1530

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