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Tocopherols (/ t oʊ ˈ k ɒ f ə ˌ r ɒ l /; [1] TCP) are a class of organic compounds comprising various methylated phenols, many of which have vitamin E activity. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats, it was named tocopherol, from Greek τόκος tókos 'birth' and φέρειν phérein 'to bear or carry', that is 'to carry a ...
Vitamin E is a group of eight compounds related in molecular structure that includes four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. The tocopherols function as fat-soluble antioxidants which may help protect cell membranes from reactive oxygen species. Vitamin E is classified as an essential nutrient for humans.
Isolated vitamin E deficiency or 'ataxia with isolated with vitamin E deficiency' is an inheritable deficiency of vitamin E caused by mutations in the gene for the tocopherol (vitamin E) transfer protein. These patients are the only ones who are unlikely to have other nutrient deficiencies.
Common, most foods do not contain vitamin D, indicating that a deficiency will occur unless people get sunlight exposure or eat manufactured foods purposely fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is a known cause of rickets, and has been linked to numerous other health problems. [46] [47] Vitamin E deficiency
The CDC's findings were based on fluid samples from the lungs of 29 patients with vaping-associated pulmonary injury, which provided direct evidence of vitamin E acetate at the primary site of injury in all the 29 lung fluid samples tested. [3] Research suggests when vitamin E acetate is inhaled, it may interfere with normal lung functioning. [5]
To create an alternative to the human cornea, the researchers used collagen molecules derived from pig skin that is a by-product of the food industry, making it easy to access.
Story at a glance Corneal implants made from pig skin have restored eyesight into 20 people with damaged or diseased corneas, a new study claims. The cornea is the clear part of the eye that ...
Nutritional Muscular Dystrophy (Nutritional Myopathy or White Muscle Disease) is a disease caused by a deficiency of selenium and vitamin E in dietary intake. [1] Soils that contains low levels of selenium produce forages and grains that are deficient in selenium.