What is alpha-tocopherol levels?
A vitamin E test measures the amount of vitamin E in your blood. Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol) is a nutrient that is important for many body processes. It helps your nerves and muscles work well, prevents blood clots, and boosts the immune system.
What is alpha-tocopherol equivalent?
1 mg of alpha-tocopherol is equivalent to 1.49 IU of the natural form or 2.22 IU of the synthetic form. To convert from IU to mg: 1 IU of the natural form is equivalent to 0.67 mg of alpha-tocopherol. 1 IU of the synthetic form is equivalent to 0.45 mg of alpha-tocopherol.
Is tocopherol a hydroquinone?
Tocopherol, or vitamin E, is a fat-soluble vitamin. These esters include tocopheryl acetate, the acetic acid ester of tocopherol. The FDA lists tocopherols as Generally Regarded As Safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice. To reiterate, our pure tocopheryl acetate does not contain hydroquinone.
Is alpha-tocopherol the same as vitamin E?
Alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of vitamin E, and its natural form consists of one isomer. In contrast, synthetic alpha-tocopherol contains eight different isomers, of which only one (about 12 percent of the synthetic molecule) is identical to natural vitamin E.
Has hydroquinone been banned in USA?
As of September 23, 2020, over the counter formulations of hydroquinone are banned in the U.S., as a result of legislation included in the CARES Act. These changes became effective on Sept. 23, 2020, when all OTC products containing hydroquinone had to be removed from the market.
Which type of vitamin E is best?
Alpha-tocopherol is considered the most active natural form because it is the preferred form of vitamin E transported and used by the liver.
Which type of vitamin E is best for skin?
The synthetic form of vitamin E is often referred to as dl-alpha-tocopherol. Natural vitamin E is more potent than its synthetic version. Vitamin E can be absorbed even better when combined with vitamin C.