vitamin E

n. Any of a group of closely related fat-soluble compounds, consisting of the tocopherols (especially alpha-tocopherol) and the tocotrienols, that are found chiefly in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, wheat germ, and leafy green vegetables, and act as antioxidants in the body.

vitamin E

n (Biochemistry) another name for tocopherol

vitamin E

n. a pale yellow, viscous fluid, abundant in vegetable oils, cereal grains, butter, and eggs, an important antioxidant. [1920–25]

vitamin E

A vitamin important for normal cell growth and function. It is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, and egg yolks.

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vitamin E - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the bodyE, tocopherolalpha-tocopheral - a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesisantioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxidesfat-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in fats

vitamin E

vi·ta·min E

1. Synonym(s): α-tocopherol2. generic descriptor of tocol and tocotrienol derivatives possessing the biologic activity of α-tocopherol; contained in various oils (for example, wheat germ, cotton seed, palm, rice) and whole grain cereals where it constitutes the nonsaponifiable fraction; also contained in animal tissue (for example, liver, pancreas, heart) and lettuce; deficiency produces resorption or abortion in female rats and sterility in males. Synonym(s): antisterility factor, antisterility vitamin, fertility vitamin

vitamin E

n. Any of several fat-soluble vitamins consisting of tocopherols, especially alpha-tocopherol, that are found chiefly in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, wheat germ, leafy green vegetables, and milk and act as antioxidants in the body.

vitamin E

A family of eight fat-soluble antioxidant tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are found in soybeans, nuts, wheat germ and sunflower and other oils. While vitamin E deficiency is associated with a number of neurologic and immune related disorders, vitamin E supplementation does not appear to have a positive effect on health: it does not improve control of serum glucose in diabetics; it does not alter the course of age related macular degeneration; and it may increase the risk of osteoporosis and slightly increase mortality.
Biological functions of vitamin E
• Antioxidant (peroxyl radical scavenger);
• Acts on protein kinase C, preventing the overgrowth of smooth muscle in the embryo;
• Downregulates scavenger receptor CD36; modulates expression of connective tissue growth factor;
• Prevents oxidation of polyunsaturated fats;
• Roles in neurologic and immune activity and platelet inhibition are ongoing.

vi·ta·min E

(vī'tă-min) Generic descriptor of tocol and tocotrienol derivatives possessing the biologic activity of α-tocopherol; contained in various oils (wheat germ, cottonseed, palm, rice) and whole grain cereals, where it constitutes the nonsaponifiable fraction, also in animal tissue (liver, pancreas, heart) and leafy vegetables; deficiency produces resorption or abortion in female rats and sterility in males.

vitamin E

tocopherol

a fat-soluble molecule found in many plants, such as wheatgerm oil, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, milk and meat. The vitamin is known as an antioxidant, permitting the oxidation of, for example, unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin A in the body. A deficiency can result in sterility.

vi·ta·min E

(vī'tă-min) 1. Synonym(s): alpha-tocopherol. 2. Generic descriptor of tocol and tocotrienol derivatives possessing the biologic activity of α-tocopherol; contained in various oils (e.g., wheat germ, cotton seed, palm, rice) and whole grain cereals where it constitutes the nonsaponifiable fraction.

Patient discussion about vitamin E

Q. my Dr. said to take no more than 400 iu of Vit. E. But I noticed my multiple also has 200 IU. Is this bad? I have been taking 400 units to combat Peyronies. I noticed today that my Centrum Silver also contains Vitamin E. I know taking over 400 units can be toxic, so now which way do I go from here. Thanks for any info.A. in general, an over dose is not a very smart thing to do also in vitamins. and taking to consideration that you may have a diverse amount of vitamin E in your diet..well..you may take too much. but i have to be honest with you- i'm not a Doctor. and the one i would ask in that matter is my Doctor. all you need to do is phone him.

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noun a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction

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