vitamin E
a pale-yellow viscous fluid, abundant in vegetable oils, whole-grain cereals, butter, and eggs, and important as an antioxidant in the deactivation of free radicals and in maintenance of the body's cell membranes: deficiency is rare.
Origin of vitamin E
1- Also called alpha-tocopherol.
- Compare tocopherol.
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How to use vitamin E in a sentence
In addition to B vitamins and iron, it supplies vitamin E, minerals such as zinc and magnesium, flavonoids and other antioxidants, protein and fiber.
You’ll also want to incorporate vitamin E into your daily skincare routine.
7 things you can do to actually prevent wrinkles | Sandra Gutierrez | July 13, 2021 | Popular-Science“Beta-carotene, vitamin E, and possibly high doses of Vitamin A supplements are harmful,” they wrote.
How Lobbyists Will Keep You Hooked on Vitamins | Paul A. Offit | December 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMore than 50 percent of Americans 60 or older are taking supplements containing vitamin E, the scientists report.
That creates a large oxidative stress,” he says, “so we would expect an antioxidant [like vitamin E] to be helpful.
British Dictionary definitions for vitamin E
another name for tocopherol
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Scientific definitions for vitamin E
A fat-soluble vitamin important for normal cell growth and function. It is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, and egg yolks. Vitamin E has at least eight different forms, the most prevalent of which is alpha-tocopherol.
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