What is the most active form of vitamin E?
                                
                                
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                                While the term 'vitamin E' encompasses eight different naturally occurring compounds, research shows that only one form, alpha-tocopherol, is actively maintained and utilized by the human body. This process is governed by a special protein in the liver that ensures alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E.