vitamin E
nounDefinition of vitamin E
: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants
especially
: alpha-tocopherol
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Oils are usually excellent sources of vitamin E and have other naturally occurring antioxidants. — Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, "How to choose the best oil for you," 28 Aug. 2019 The formula even includes antioxidants like vitamin E, and as someone who lives among the air pollution and environmental aggressors of New York City, this is an added plus for the well-being of my skin. — Chelsey Hamilton, Health.com, "The Meghan Markle-Approved Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Completely Simplified My Morning Makeup Routine," 21 Aug. 2019 What's more, the mascara also contains additional ingredients that are known to benefit the hair including collagen, vitamin E, and jojoba oil. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "IT Cosmetics and Drybar's New Mascara Is Like a Blowout for Your Lashes," 23 July 2019 Almond butter also includes higher amounts of vitamin E (triple what’s in PB!) plus some slightly more calcium, potassium, and magnesium — crucial blood pressure-balancing nutrients. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Why You Should Go Nuts About Almonds," 3 Apr. 2018 Conditioning jojoba oil is a key ingredient that helps the gloss spread evenly while vitamin E provides some moisture and leaves your lips feeling cushiony. — Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, "This New Glossier Lip Gloss Is Michelle Obama Approved," 9 July 2019 More than half of American adults regularly take some kind of supplement, whether fish oil, vitamin E or D, or protein powders. — Sara Harrison, WIRED, "The Wild, Unregulated World of Sports Supplements," 22 July 2019 Both provide bonus antioxidants and key nutrients, like vitamin D and choline in egg yolk, and vitamins E, K, and magnesium in avocado. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "7 Healthy Late-Night Snacks," 3 July 2019 The nuts are know for being high in linoleic acid (essential fatty acid typically found in plants), vitamin E, Omega 6, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Charlotte Mensah Has Found The Next Miracle Beauty Ingredient, And She’s Sharing," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vitamin E.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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