Vitamin E (VE)
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1. Chemical Properties
- Alpha-Tocopherol Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂
- Molecular Weight: 430.71 g/mol
- Appearance: A yellow to amber, viscous, oily liquid.
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, freely soluble in fats, oils, and organic solvents.
- Stability: Sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen, which can cause oxidation and loss of activity.
2. Physiological Functions
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress. Its key functions include:
- Antioxidant Protection: Neutralizes free radicals, particularly those generated by fat oxidation, thereby protecting cell membranes, LDL cholesterol, and other lipids.
- Immune System Support: Enhances the function of immune cells, helping the body resist infections.
- Cell Signaling: Involved in regulating various cell signaling pathways.
- Gene Expression: Influences the expression of certain genes involved in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.
- Skin Health: Protects the skin from UV damage and supports skin barrier function.
- Neurological Function: Contributes to the maintenance of normal neurological function.
3. Applications
Vitamin E has diverse applications across multiple industries due to its nutritional and functional benefits.
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | Used in multivitamin preparations, supplements for antioxidant support, and topical formulations for skin conditions. |
| Nutraceuticals | A key ingredient in dietary supplements for general wellness, immune support, and skin health. |
| Food & Beverage | Added as a nutritional fortificant to breakfast cereals, beverages, and infant formulas. Also used as an antioxidant preservative in oils, fats, and processed foods. |
| Animal Feed | A critical vitamin supplement in feed for poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture to promote growth, health, and reproductive performance. |
| Cosmetics | Included in skin care products (creams, lotions, serums) for its antioxidant, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. Also used in hair care products to condition and protect hair. |
4. Quality Standards & Specifications
The quality of Vitamin E is defined by various international pharmacopoeias and standards:
- USP (United States Pharmacopeia): Standard for pharmaceutical and nutritional use.
- EP (European Pharmacopoeia): Standard for the European market.
- JP (Japanese Pharmacopoeia): Standard for the Japanese market.
- Feed Grade: Adheres to standards set by organizations like the FDA (USA) and FSA (UK) for animal feed applications.
Key Specifications:
- Assay: Typically ≥ 96.0% (for dl-alpha-tocopherol).
- Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm.
- Arsenic: ≤ 2 ppm.
- Peroxides: Must comply with specified limits to ensure freshness and stability.
- Microbiological Limits: Must comply with specified limits for total viable count, yeast, molds, and pathogens.
5. Safety & Dosage
- Safety Profile: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. However, high doses (exceeding 1000 mg/day) may increase the risk of bleeding in some individuals.
- Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA): Varies by age and gender, typically ranging from 15 mg (22.4 IU) to 19 mg (28.4 IU) for adults.
- Upper Tolerable Intake Level (UL): 1000 mg (1500 IU) per day for adults.
Basic Information
| Company Name | Luliang Baijia Yikang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | Country/Region | China |
| Business Type | Retailer | Company Size | 12 |
| Established | June 14, 2018 | ||
| Address | Damogu Area, Luliang County Industrial Park, Qujing City, Yunnan Province | ||
| Main Products | 许可项目:饲料添加剂生产;土壤与肥料复混加工;肥料销售;生物有机肥研发;复合微生物肥料研发;技术服务、技术开发、技术咨询、技术交流、技术转让、技术推广;饲料原料销售。 | ||
Company Introduction
Licensed Items: Production of feed additives; Production of fertilizers; Production of feeds. (Projects subject to approval in accordance with law can only be carried out upon approval by the relevant authorities. The specific business items shall be based on the approval documents or licenses issued by the relevant authorities.)
General Items: Sales of feed additives; R&D of biological feeds; Compound processing of soil and fertilizers; Sales of fertilizers; R&D of bio-organic fertilizers; R&D of compound microbial fertilizers; Technical services, technical development, technical consulting, technical exchange, technology transfer, and technical promotion; Sales of feed raw materials.
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Vitamin E (VE)
Vitamin E is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Of these, alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form in humans and is the form most commonly used in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
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