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tocopherol Definition

to·coph·erol (tō käfər ôl, -ōl′)

noun

any of a group of four closely related viscous oils that constitute vitamin E and occur chiefly in wheat germ oil, cottonseed oil, lettuce, etc.

Etymology: < Gr tokos (see tocology) + pherein, to bear + -ol

tocopherol Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Vitamin E belongs to a group called tocopherols, with the most potent being the Alpha form.
  • contain: Contains tocopherol, a natural vitamin E source, is more potent than synthetics.

Adjective modifier

  • mixed: Natural vitamin E supplements containing mixed tocopherols appear to offer the most beneficial effects.
  • natural: The natural mixed tocopherols ( vitamin E ) in OmegaCare is from soya.

Modifies a noun

  • acetate: Alpha tocopherol acetate is the most common supplement form of vitamin E, yet.. .
  • form: Nature's Best supplies the most popular vitamin E in its natural tocopherol form.

Noun used with modifier

  • alpha: Men with the highest natural levels of alpha tocopherol were 53 % less likely to later develop the disease.
  • gamma: Little is known about the importance of the beta and delta forms of vitamin E, but a debate has arisen concerning gamma tocopherol.

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