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Beta-Carotene/carotenoids and Vitamin A
The entire family of carotenes is found naturally in many vegetables and fruits. Specifically, beta-carotene is found in dark orange or green vegetables and fruits. The difference between a dark orange carrot and a pale on is its carotene content. Unfortunately, due to food choices, many diets are lacking in these important nutrients.
Beta and alpha carotene are precursors to vitamin A and act as antioxidant nutrients. They are the only carotenoids converted to appreciable amounts of vitamin A as required. Beta and alpha carotene are important to the health of the immune system, which provides resistance to infection. They are also necessary for the development and maintenance of healthy epithelial tissue and mucous membranes, such as the lining of the lungs, bronchi and other respiratory tissue. Epithelial tissue forms a barrier against bacteria and other foreign substances and aids directly in the prevention of infection and disease. Recently, much attention has been devoted to the entire family of carotenoids, including: alpha carotene, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin and capsanthin. Research has demonstrated that some of these carotenoids have significant antioxidant and protective benefits greater than beta-carotene alone.
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Lutein Carotenoid Complex V -30
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Product Facts
Each vegetable capsule provides: Lutein (as marigold prep.)15mg Natural Beta Carotene/Carotenoid (as prep.)1.5mg providing other carotenoids 4ug
Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.
Available in bottles of 30 vegetable capsules.
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