Is referred to when discussing a group of fat soluable vitamins of similar structure

Broken down into 2 types:

1.)   Tocopherols   [4 total]

2.)   Tocotrienols   [4 total]

Source:

   -    Avocado
   -    Asparagus
   -    Spinach
   -    Vegetable oils
   -    Almonds
   -    Wheat germ
   -    others

Functions:

   -    Antioxidants
   -    Cell membrane protection from breakdown
   -    Co-enzyme
   -    Cofactor
   -    Neuron protection
   -    Prevention of cancer
   -    Decrease cholesterol
   -    others

Excess use may lead to heart defects during pregnancy and excess use may be restricted during pregnancy