Tag: Tocochromanols

Vitamin E was first discovered in 1922, but scientists later found it is not a single compound but rather part of a larger family of eight fat-soluble compounds called tocochromanols. This group of compounds possesses potent antioxidant activities, defending the body's cells against oxidative stress.

Vitamin E is not a single compound, but a family of eight fat-soluble antioxidants known as tocochromanols, which include both tocopherols and tocotrienols. Therefore, while a tocopherol is a form of vitamin E, the term "vitamin E" is a broader category encompassing more than just tocopherols.