tocopherol
Fat-soluble nutrient compound
Tocopherol is the chemical name for vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant found in vegetable oils, nuts, and leafy greens.
It protects cell membranes from oxidative damage.
The term appears on food labels and supplement bottles: contains mixed tocopherols as a preservative.
Alpha-tocopherol is the form most active in the human body.
Fat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- supplementSomething added to complete
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- wheatgermSeed's nutrient-rich heart
sunflower oil · almonds · hazelnuts · avocado · spinach · soybean oil · dietary intake · RDA
Dissolves in lipids
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- free radicalsChemically reactive atomic fragments
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
absorption · metabolism · cofactor · isomers
Agent preventing spoilage
- rancidityDecomposition of fats
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- vegetable oilsLipids extracted from plants
margarine · processed foods · stabilizer · food grade · natural preservative · packaging
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- collagenStructural body protein
elasticity · complexion · emollient · hydration · nourishment · rejuvenation · sunscreen · scar healing
vitamin E
Fat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- supplementSomething added to complete
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
wheatgerm · sunflower oil · almonds · hazelnuts · avocado · spinach · soybean oil · dietary intake · RDA · malabsorption
fat-soluble
Dissolves in lipids
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- free radicalsChemically reactive atomic fragments
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
bioavailability · absorption · metabolism · cofactor · isomers
preservative
Agent preventing spoilage
- rancidityDecomposition of fats
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
vegetable oils · margarine · processed foods · stabilizer · food grade · natural preservative · packaging
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
collagen · elasticity · complexion · emollient · hydration · nourishment · rejuvenation · sunscreen · scar healing · dermatology
tocopherolascorbic acid
Essential dietary nutrient
vitamin C · thiamine · riboflavin · niacin · cobalamin