Vitamin E Deficiency

to·coph·er·ol (t

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Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols constituting vitamin E and similar compounds.

[Greek tokos, offspring; see tocology + Greek pherein, to carry; see bher-¹ in Indo-European roots + -ol.]

tocopherol [tɒˈkɒfəˌrɒl]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols that occur in wheat-germ oil, watercress, lettuce, egg yolk, etc. They are thought to be necessary for healthy human reproduction Also called vitamin E

[from toco-, from Greek tokos offspring (see tocology) + -pher-, from pherein to bear + -ol¹]

tocopherol (t

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Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that are types of vitamin E, especially alpha-tocopherol.

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Noun

tocopherol - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

E, vitamin E

alpha-tocopheral - a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis

antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides

fat-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in fats

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Nutritional deficiencies associated with vitamin E deficiency in sickle cell patients: the effect of vitamin supplementation.

Nutritional imbalances in anemia by Werbach, Melvyn R. / Townsend Letter

Vitamin E deficiency is extremely rare, though some people who try to exclude fats completely from their diet could suffer a deficiency.

Vitamin E Take It or Leave It? by Mary Lorainne / Food/cooking/nutrition community

A physicians''s visit is important as all the symptoms of vitamin E deficiency may be caused by other medical conditions as well.

Vitamin E Why It Is Important by Mary Lorainne / Business community

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