What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals, or oxidants, are unstable molecules that damage cells and DNA. The effects of oxidants on the body have been compared to "rusting out." They are products of normal metabolism, exercise and immune reactions.They also come from outside the body through environmental factors.
What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants stabilize free radicals and protect surrounding cells from damage. When the body has a robust supply of antioxidants, they inhibit free radical formation.
What Are Carotenes? Carotenes are powerful antioxidants found in plants and vegetables.
Why Is Alpha Carotene Important? Studies show that Alpha Carotene may have as much as ten times the protective effects of beta carotene in certain tissues and organs.
Protectamins® Multi-Carotene Antioxidant Complex Contains several antioxidants from the Carotene family, and the highest level of Alpha Carotene available, naturally extracted from red palm fruit. Studies also show that carotene complexes are more effective than any single carotene.
Antioxidant Ability As compared with Beta Carotene, these carotenes are superior antioxidants: •Beta Carotene - 100% •Alpha Carotene - 135% •Gamma Carotene - 180% •Lycopene - 220%
Total Antioxidant Potential The blend of Carotenes in Protectamins® is superior to Beta Carotene alone:
Take one capsule daily. Carotenes are best absorbed if taken with a well-balanced meal.
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