Vitamin E: Physiology and Health Effects

P. A. Morrissey; M. Kiely

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-375083-9.00279-8

Vitamin E: Physiology and Health Effects

P. A. Morrissey
, M. Kiely

School of Food and Nutritional Sciences

University College Cork

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Abstract

This article reviews the chemistry of the tocopherols; their dietary sources, absorption, transport, and storage; and their metabolic function. In addition, the potential role of dietary or supplemental tocopherol intake in the prevention of chronic disease and possible mechanisms for observed protective effects are discussed. Finally, a summary of the assessment of tocopherol status in humans, intake requirements, and an overview of the safety of high intakes is provided.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	390-397
Number of pages	8
Volume	4-4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123848857
ISBN (Print)	9780123750839
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375083-9.00279-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2012

Keywords

Antioxidants
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Disease prevention
Tocopherols
Vitamin E deficiency
Vitamin E requirements
Vitamin E supplementation

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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