Vitamin
vitamin E
vi·ta·min E [ vy-tuh-min ee ]
Brand Names:
Aquasol E; Aquavite-E; Encora Capsule; Hemax; Lactocal; Liq-10; Macuvite with Lutein; Multi-Delyn; MVC-Fluoride; NeoQ10; Ocuvite; Ocuvite Lutein; Poly-Vi-Sol; Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron; PreserVision; PreserVision with Lutein; Q-Gel; Q-Gel with Lipoic Acid; Q-Up; Replesta NX; Sea-Omega; Vitafol-One
Effect:
Decreased Vitamin Uptake and Modification
May Prevent:
Alzheimer Disease; Anemia, Hemolytic; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Vitamin E Deficiency
May Treat:
Alzheimer Disease;
Anemia, Hemolytic;
Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced;
Vitamin E Deficiency
More Information:
Definitions related to vitamin e:
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A fat-soluble vitamin which is primarily a chain-breaking antioxidant that prevents the propagation of lipid peroxidation.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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A generic descriptor for all TOCOPHEROLS and TOCOTRIENOLS that exhibit ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL activity. By virtue of the phenolic hydrogen on the 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol nucleus, these compounds exhibit varying degree of antioxidant activity, depending on the site and number of methyl groups and the type of ISOPRENOIDS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin E helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. Not enough vitamin E can result in infertility (the inability to produce children). It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Vitamin E is a type of antioxidant.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It plays a role in your immune system and metabolic processes. Good sources of vitamin E include Vegetable oils; Margarine; Nuts and seeds; Leafy greens. Vitamin E is also added to foods like cereals. Most people get enough vitamin E from the foods they eat. People with certain disorders, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease may need extra vitamin E. Vitamin E supplements may be harmful for people who take blood thinners and other medicines. Check with your health care provider before taking the supplements. NIH: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary SupplementsMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(vitamin e compound) A natural fat-soluble antioxidant with potential chemopreventive activity. Also known as tocopherol, vitamin E ameliorates free-radical damage to biological membranes, protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) within membrane phospholipids and within circulating lipoproteins. Peroxyl radicals react 1000-fold faster with vitamin E than with PUFA. In the case of oxygen free radical-mediated tumorigenesis, vitamin E may be chemopreventive. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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