Tocotrienols for Rosacea-Induced Clogged Pores: Tocomin SupraBio TM

I receive quite a few emails regarding rosacea and clogged pores. How can we clear clogged pores without the use of irritants such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, malic acid, scrubbing beads and heated cleansers to melt the sebum?

We need a different approach because skin inflammation causes free radicals in the pores which causes more clogged pores than non-rosaceans or even people with plain acne. The free radicals oxidize the sebum that comes out of the pores and hardens it.... resulting in clogged pores, white heads and black heads. Sebum is suppose to disperse from the pores and moisturize the skin, so this oxidation by free radicals also plays a role in rosacea dermatitis and dry skin syndrome.

Regular Vitamin E has some ability to stop sebum from oxidizing and hardening, but it is too unstable and only effective on the mildest cases.

You may have heard of tocotrienols... cousins of vitamin E, but much more effective, stable, bioavailable and they incorporate themselves directly into lipids (sebum in pores) and protect against lipid peroxidation (sebum oxidation from free radicals and air). They are now being used for acne treatment and clogged pores.

Through research, the most effective brand with the correct clinical anti-acne tocotrienol components is Tocomin Suprabio TM. I would not expect miracles, but this is a healthy, safe way to address clogged pores from the inside out. I would also be patient as it may take 60 to 90 days to see visible results as noted in clinical studies. Below is the proper tocotrienol concentration and ratio if you want to give it a go. Softgels with sesame lignans seem to be more stable. You may want to take this dose twice a day:

Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopherol) 31.3 IU
Tocomin® Full-Spectrum Natural Tocotrienol Complex 75 mg
Typical Distribution:
Gamma tocotrienol 41.7-50 mg
Alpha tocotrienol 20.9-29.2 mg
Delta tocotrienol 10.4-14.6 mg
Beta tocotrienol 2.1 mg
Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum) lignan extract 20 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, water, rosemary extract.

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Dr. Geoffrey Nase
Ph.D: Neuro-Vascular Physiologist

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I have clogged pores around the nose. This might do the trick.

I found a similar product by LEF. Fingers crossed.

Tocotrienols work very well in combination with L-Opti Zinc as both normalize sebum secretions and sebum inflammation. They act on sebum as its being developed in the sebaceous gland and prevents oxidation or sebum stickiness as the sebum makes its way up the sebaceous gland canal.

Dr. Nase,

What is your favorite brand for this and optimal dose? Thank you for your time.

Hello,

I like Tocoabsorb. It has the most clinical studies behind it and is reasonably priced. I believe they incorporate 50 mgs of the alpha, beta and gamma tocotrienols so you receive the full spectrum. Hands down better than regular vitamin E.

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Is this Toco Sorb from the company Jarrow?

Jamie,

Yes, this is one of the primary companies that sell Toco Sorb. They do sell it in different concentrations and formula's though. I would look for a formula that includes at least 60 mgs of tocotrienols along with normal Vitamin E.

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Dr. Geoffrey Nase
Ph.D: Neuro-Vascular Physiologist

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