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NSI Vegetarian Defense Nutrients -- 120 Vegetarian Tablets |
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How Does NSI® Vegetarian Defense Nutrients work?
NSI® Vegetarian Defense Nutrients is a powerful blend of antioxidant nutrients that work synergistically with one another to protect healthy cells from free radical damage. It also provides nutritional support for vegetarians or anyone interested in optimizing immune, cardiovascular and total-body health.
Antioxidants, found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains and other vitamin- and mineral-rich foods, are protective compounds that fight the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals are harmful molecules generated by the body as part of its normal functioning and also occur as a result of exposure to UV sunlight, pollution, smoke and chemicals. They attack healthy cells, destroying membranes and DNA, and are believed to lead to the development of poor health and premature aging.
Antioxidants act as a first line of defense against free radicals. They deactivate them, stopping the chain reaction of destruction they could potentially cause. Supplying the body with additional antioxidants may help protect cell health and the normal functioning of the body’s systems.
NSI® Vegetarian Defense Blend combines more than 10 of the most powerful antioxidant nutrients at potent dosages to provide the body with optimum protection. Included are:
Vitamin A (as Betatene®). Beta-Carotene (the precursor of vitamin A) is one of the most potent free-radical-scavenging antioxidants known. Included is 25,000 IU of vitamin A as Betatene®, a unique, patented blend of carotenes (including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein) derived from sea algae. Unlike synthetic beta-carotene, Betatene® is natural and easily absorbed by the body.
Vitamin C. Vitamin C protects the DNA of cells from free radical damage and may specifically work to combat lipid peroxidation. Vitamin C also works with glutathione peroxidase (a major free-radical-fighting enzyme) to revitalize vitamin E. An optimal dose of 1,000 mg is included.
Vitamin E. Vitamin E is the body’s premiere fat-soluble antioxidant. It works synergistically with vitamin C to protect LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from oxidation, thereby protecting cardiovascular health.
Selenium (as Selenium SeLECT®). Selenium is a powerful antioxidant mineral that both protects cell membranes and contents and works synergistically with other antioxidants to boost their protective abilities. It’s believed to play an important role in immune health. Selenium SeLECT® is a safe, organically bound form of selenium that’s more bioavailable than other “dry-blended” selenium products.
Chromium (as ChromeMate®). Chromium is a trace mineral essential in glucose metabolism. By promoting healthy blood sugar and insulin levels, chromium helps combat the oxidative stress that results when blood sugar levels are unhealthy. ChromeMate® is a unique, patented form of biologically active niacin-bound chromium called chromium nicotinate or polynicotinate that dramatically increases the effectiveness of chromium.
NSI® Vegetarian Defense Nutrients also includes optimal doses of L-cysteine (100 mg), a citrus bioflavonoid complex (327 mg), vitamin B3 (as niacin, 10 mg), rutin (23 mg) and more. Take two tablets per day for best results.
NSI® Vegetarian Defense Nutrients is better because it:
• Protects healthy cells throughout the body (including heart, brain and immune cells) from free radical damage.
• Is 100% vegetarian, featuring an all-natural, plant-based tablet.
Did You Know?
All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Pro-Vitamin A (as natural carotenoids: beta carotene, alpha carotene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein) Betatene® | 25000 International Unit | 500& |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, USP) | 1000 mg | 1,666% |
| Natural Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 400 I.U | 1,333% |
| Vitamin B3 (as niacin) | 10 mg | 50% |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Selenium SeLECT® | 100 mcg | 143% |
| Chromium (as polynicotinate) ChromeMate® | 100 mcg | 83% |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 327 mg | * |
| L-Cysteine | 100 mg | * |
| Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis) (standardized to 6% rosmarinic acid) (leaf) | 25 mg | * |
| Rutin | 23 mg | * |
| L-Glutathione | 10 mg | * |
![]() | Selenium SeLECT® is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation. |
![]() | ChromeMate® is a registered trademark of InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. |
![]() | Betatene® is a registered trademark of Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. |