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Definition of Tocopherols
1. tocopherol [n] - See also: tocopherol
Medical Definition of Tocopherols
1. Functions as an antioxidant, binds oxygen free radicals that can cause tissue damage, may also play a protective role in the coronary arteries from the damaging effects of cholesterol. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tocopherols
Literary usage of Tocopherols
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Fnb, Institute of Medicine (U. S.), High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2005)
"Because only the a-tocopherol form of vitamin E can be transported by transfer
proteins in the liver, and other forms (ß-, y-, and ô-tocopherols and the ..."
2. Rice in Human Nutrition by Bienvenido O. Juliano (1993)
"The embryo accounts for more than 95 percent of total tocopherols (of which
a -tocopherols account for one-third) and nearly one-third of the oil content of ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"tocopherols. (b) Conditions of use. This substance is generally recognized as
safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice. ..."
4. Code of Federal Regulations 21 Food and Drugs: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"tocopherols. (b) Conditions of use. This substance is generally recognized as
safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice. ..."
5. Composition on Foods: Fast Foods (Raw, Processed, Prepared) by Lynn E. Dickey, John L. Weihrauch (1998)
"The total vitamin E activity was determined in terms of milligram alpha- tocopherol
equivalents from the values for the various tocopherols. ..."
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