Tocopherol Vitamin
Tocopheral (
vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms. Each form of tocopheral possesses its own biological activity, potency, or functional use in the body. Alpha-tocopherol is believed to be the most active, and bioavailable, form of vitamin E in humans and is a potent biological antioxidant.
Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect human cells against the harmful effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis) and cancer. Studies are underway to determine whether vitamin E might help prevent or delay the development of those chronic diseases.
For more information on tocopheral see
vitamin E.