Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin, also known as vitamin E. It is a group of 8 compounds called α, β, γ and δ-tocopherol and α, β, γ and δ-tocotrienol. α-tocopherol exhibits the greatest biological activity.

Tocopherols are powerful antioxidants that protect cell membranes from damage by free radicals. They prevent the oxidation of lipids, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Tocopherol regulates the synthesis of prostaglandins and participates in immune reactions.

Vitamin E is necessary for the normal functioning of the reproductive, cardiovascular, nervous, muscular and hematopoietic systems. It increases endurance during physical activity. Lack of tocopherol leads to reproductive disorders, damage to the liver, skeletal muscles and red blood cells.

The main sources of vitamin E are vegetable oils (sunflower, corn, soybean), nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables. The recommended daily dose for adults is 15 mg. Excess tocopherol is usually not dangerous because it is excreted from the body.

Tospherol is vitamin E with unique antioxidant properties. What are the features of toterol and why is it so important for our health? Let's take a closer look. Vitamin E can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. It also protects cell membranes from destruction by free radicals, prevents Alzheimer's disease and hypertension, and also protects the kidneys from damage. It should be noted that researchers continue to study the properties of this vitamin and discover its new beneficial effects. Unfortunately, at the moment there are no analogues of tocopherol (with the exception of its synthetic derivatives). Therefore, it remains to recognize the unique nature of this substance and continue to explore its properties.