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Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble organic compound. There are currently eight known forms, all of which have similar physiological functions. The most prominent chemical property of vitamin E is its antioxidant effect. It can enhance the antioxidant capacity of cells, helping to maintain the integrity of various cell membranes; participate in the multifaceted metabolic processes of certain cell tissues in the body; and maintain the activity of membrane-bound enzymes and receptors, among other functions. Some believe that vitamin E has many important physiological functions.