Tag: Alpha tocotrienol

Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble compounds that contain antioxidant properties, but the majority of research and supplementation has focused on one type, alpha-tocopherol. A significant component of the vitamin E family are the tocotrienols, which exist in four distinct forms, each with unique biological properties and health potential.

According to scientific literature, "alpha palm" is not a recognized vitamin name, but a term used in marketing that refers to beneficial compounds derived from the oil palm fruit, primarily alpha-tocotrienol, a potent variant of vitamin E. This term can be confusing for consumers seeking specific nutritional information.

Vitamin E is not a single compound but a family of eight isomers, with four of them being tocotrienols. These fat-soluble molecules are distinguished by their specific molecular structure and are a powerful form of antioxidants with unique health benefits that go beyond standard vitamin E supplements.