Alpha Tocopherol
| Alpha Tocopherol | |
|---|---|
| Term | Alpha Tocopherol |
| Short definition | Alpha Tocopherol (AL-fuh-toh-KAH-feh-rol) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy and function as it should. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, green leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Alpha Tocopherol - (pronounced) (AL-fuh-toh-KAH-feh-rol) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy and function as it should. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, green leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. Alpha-tocopherol boosts the immune system and helps prevent blood clots from forming. It also helps prevent cell damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Alpha-tocopherol is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer. It's kind of an antioxidant. Also called vitamin E
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