1. Introduction of d-α Tocopheryl Acetate

The d-α Tocopheryl Acetate is an important vitamin that has antioxidant properties in your body. It helps protect cells by fighting off highly reactive free radicals that damage and destroy healthy cells. While this fat soluble vitamin has an array of functions, certain types have more biological activity in your body than others. For example,d-α Tocopheryl Acetate is a natural form of the vitamin that is highly active in your body.

2.Functions of d-α Tocopheryl Acetate

You need d-α tocopheryl acetate and other naturally occurring forms of vitamin E for several functions, in addition to its antioxidant properties. Vitamin E helps with immune function, keeping you healthy and warding off foreign bacteria. This nutrient also helps cells communicate or signal to one another and regulates gene expression through DNA and RNA, the genetic material within cells.

 3. Recommended Dosage

Since d-α  tocopheryl acetate has the same bioavailability as alpha tocopherol, the recommendations are the same, explains the Linus Pauling Institute. As an adult, you need 15 mg, or 22.4 IU of vitamin E in either of these forms each day. Alpha tocopherol comes from wheat germ, almonds, peanuts, soybean oil, spinach and sunflower seeds. You can get natural d-alpha tocopheryl acetate from supplements, but check with your physician before you begin supplementation.