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tocopherol /to·coph·er·ol/ (to-kof´er-ol) any of a series of structurally similar compounds, some of which have biological vitamin E activity. α-tocopherol , alpha tocopherol the most prevalent form of vitamin E in the body and that administered as a supplement; often used synonymously with vitamin E. Also used as the acetate and acid succinate esters.
alpha-tocopherol. See vitamin E. alpha-tocopherol, n See vitamin E. tocopherol an alcohol isolated from wheat germ oil or produced synthetically; it has the properties of vitamin E. α-tocopherol vitamin E. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Furthermore, these effects may be attenuated by inhibitors of endogenous
nitrosation such as vitamin C and alpha-tocopherol. There are
eight variants of vitamin E; alpha-tocopherol is the most active and
abundant. However, there is good research
to show that alpha-tocopherol which is the most common form of vitamin E
found in supplements, may actually have a pro-oxidant effect in the
body. |
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