BETCA-120 Beta Carotene 25,000iu - 100 soft gels

BETA- CAROTENE:
ANTIOXIDANTS AND GOOD HEALTH

Antioxidants and your health

· Antioxidants and the Heart
· Exercise and Antioxidants
· Antioxidants and Cataracts
· Antioxidants and Cancer

In recent years, a new emphasis has developed on the importance of antioxidants in the prevention of illness. An increasing scientific body of knowledge on the health benefits of antioxidants, particularly Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Beta-Carotene, has helped fuel the demand for these nutrients.

How Antioxidants Work:
Oxidation is caused by free radical molecules that are missing an electron. These "rogue" molecules crash into stable molecules and "steal" back their missing electron. This sets off a chain reaction where molecule after molecule are destabilized. The process can seriously damage proteins, cell membranes and DNA, leading to a multitude of health problems.

Antioxidants and the Heart:
A major development in cardiovascular research is the finding that oxidative reactions play a key role in atherogenesis, and that heart disease is usually associated with low plasma levels of vitamin C, E and beta-carotene.
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 34,486 postmenopausal women with no cardiovascular disease were assessed for the intake of vitamins C, A and E from the diet and supplements. After 7 years of follow up, the researchers reported that there was a strong relationship between vitamin E intake and a corresponding reduction in cardiovascular disease.

Exercise and Antioxidants:
Antioxidants can protect the cells and muscles from the damage that can result from extensive exercise, such as aerobics or weight training. Both the weekend warrior and the individual who works out regularly are at risk for cellular damage due to the production of free radical compounds. The best protection is to build up antioxidant protection prior to exercising. Antioxidants can also help in the recovery phase since they help reduce the damage that oxidants can cause to muscle tissue.

Antioxidants and Cataracts:
Cataract removal is a common operation in the US and may be preventable with antioxidant therapy. Taylor et al., recently reviewed the impressive evidence that cataracts are caused by oxidative damage to the lens and that dietary antioxidants can prevent their formation. Epidemiological studies that have examined the effects of dietary antioxidants conclude that taking daily supplements of vitamin C and E can reduce the risk of cataracts by two-thirds.

Antioxidants and Cancer:
Antioxidants may help prevent cancer by decreasing the oxidative damage to healthy cells and by lowering the cellular division rate in pre-cancerous cells. Other research has demonstrated the important role that dietary antioxidants play in lowering the incidence of a wide range of cancers in humans.

Pycnogenol and SOD:
Other antioxidant like compounds include the potent compound, Pycnogenol. This phyto-chemical is extracted from the bark of the European Coastal Pine. Pycnogenol contains a unique group of compounds called proanthrocyandins that act as potent free radical scavengers.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is a natural enzyme found in the tissues of the body and is one of the most potent antioxidant that humans have. SOD is a free-radical fighter that helps control the amount of oxygen radicals in the blood and tissues.


 Supplement Facts
100 softgels per Bottle
SUGGESTED USE: Take 1 softgel per day.


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References:

Packer L, "Oxidants, antioxidant nutrients and
the athlete," J. Sports Science, 1997, 15:353-63
Taylor, A. et al. (1992), Ann. NY Acad. Science,
669: 111..
Ames.B. et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 87:
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Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have medical problems seek a professional.

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