The Basics On Alpha-Tocopherol
What is Alpha-Tocopherol?
A type of vitamin E.
What are other names for Alpha-Tocopherol?
2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL]-, (2R)-, 2H1BENZOPYRAN6OL, 3,4DIHYDRO2,5,7,8TETRAMETHYL2(4,8,12TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL), [2R[2R*(4R*,8R*)]], ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, D-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL, and TOCOPHEROL, D-ALPHA-
What is Alpha-Tocopherol used for?
Alpha-tocopherol (aka Vitamin E ) is a powerful oil-soluble skin antioxidant. It protects the skin against UV induced photo-oxidation and aging. Vitamin E occupies a central position as a highly efficient antioxidant in our skin especially in combination with Vitamin C. See Vitamin E –
How Alpha-Tocopherol is classified
Antioxidants, Vitamins
Recommendations for using Alpha-Tocopherol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Alpha-Tocopherol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Alpha-Tocopherol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Alpha-Tocopherol from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Alpha-Tocopherol
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Fiume M, Bergfeld W, Belsito D, et al. Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2018;37(2_suppl):61S-94S. [PubMed] Related Articles: Glossary: Vitamin E
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