Alpha-tocopherol Definition

ălfə-tō-kŏfə-rôl, -rōl
noun
An alcohol, C29 H50 O2 , obtained from wheat germ oil or produced synthetically, and exhibiting the most potent vitamin E activity of the tocopherols.
American Heritage
An alcohol, C29 H50 O2 , that is one of the components of vitamin E and is present in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds or produced synthetically. It is the predominant form of vitamin E in the human body and in supplements.
American Heritage Medicine

Alpha-tocopherol Sentence Examples

  • Men with the highest natural levels of alpha tocopherol were 53% less likely to later develop the disease.

  • Of all the antioxidant forms of vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol is the most active in the body.

  • Alpha-tocopherol is the only form of this vitamin that the human body actively maintains.

  • A powerful antioxidant, alpha-tocopherol works to intercept and neutralize free radicals.

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