Tocopherol

To prevent oxidation, the oil should contain an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E). ❋ Unknown (1989)

Many skin creams contain a much more user-friendly form, called tocopherol acetate, but this doesn’t do the magic of alpha-tocopherol. ❋ Michael F. Roizen (2008)

Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S., ❋ Unknown (2009)

Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, senior research dietitian in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Texas M. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When vitamin E was first discovered, one fraction seemed to be more potent and necessary for pregnancy, so the scientists named it alpha tocopherol -- "tocopherol" from the Greek meaning "to give birth." ❋ Craig Cooper (2011)

Vitamin E mixed tocopherols, not alpha tocopherol: Take 400 IU a day. ❋ MD Mark Hyman (2011)

Only a few studies, all involving dietary sources, have evaluated other types, such as gamma - or beta-tocopherol or substances called tocotrienols. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Their findings suggest that increased intake of E from foods low in alpha-tocopherol and high in the other types may help ward off disease. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The research we cited used alpha-tocopherol, the type of vitamin E in most supplements. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Research suggests that the Vitamin E found in its natural form in foods such as avocados is indeed protective, while synthetic Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate) supplements do not show this protective effect. ❋ Unknown (2010)

* Vitamin E - upper limits of 15 IU of alpha tocopherol only per day, even though alpha tocopherol by itself has been implicated in cell damage and is toxic to the body (effective daily doses of mixed tocopherols include 10000 to 12000 IU). ❋ Unknown (2009)

When you eat a fruit that combines the crypthoxanthin with the vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), the combination of vitamins with vitamin C all work to help reduce eye pressure, and protect against oxidative damage. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Idebenone, for example, was found in one study to have stronger oxidative stress protection capacity than vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), or alpha-lipoic acid.10 But other studies have refuted that finding.11 Another study did skin biopsies on a small number of patients who used idebenone and found that they had decreased levels of MMPs and an increase in collagen.12 ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

The ingredient tocopherol used as a conditioning agent in most synthetic products is a derivative of natural vitamin E. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

If you tend to be extremely dry, you can use a cream or lotion containing a humectant such as glycerin or an antioxidant emollient such as tocopherol acetate vitamin E. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)