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Country Life, Carotenoid Complex, 60 Softgels

SKU/UPC : 015794056010

Product Code : CL5601

Package Details : 60 Softgels

Serving Size : 1 softgel

Serving per Container : This bottle will last for 60 Days

Price(र) : 5569.00

Ships in 2 weeks

Quantity :

 

Description:

 

•           Established 1971

•           Certified Gluten-Free

•           Includes Lutein and Lycopene

•           Includes Vegetable Medley

•           Provides Antioxidant Support

•           Dietary Supplement

 

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This complex contains d-salina (algae) and a vegetable medley of broccoli, pumpkin, and carrot seed, which makes this a naturally, rich source of beta-carotene and other carotenoids. Along with lutein and lycopene, this complex also provides antioxidant support.

 


Suggested Use:

Adults take one (1) softgel daily with food

 

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 softgel

 

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Vitamin A [as beta carotene (d-salina)]

25,000 IU

500%

Broccoli Concentrate (source of sulforaphane)

50 mg

*

Pumpkin Concentrate

25 mg

*

Carrot Seed Oil

10 mg

*

Lutein (from marigold)

5000 mcg (5mg)

*

Lycopene

3000 mcg (3 mg)

*

alpha-Carotene (from carrot oil, d-salina)

1000 mcg (1 mg)

*

alpha-Lipoic Acid

1000 mcg (1 mg)

*

Astaxanthin (Antarctic krill)

1000 mcg (1 mg)

*

Zeaxanthin

280 mcg

*

* Daily Value not established.

 

Other Ingredients:

Soybean oil, beeswax, [gelatin, glycerin, olive oil, purified water, carob color, annatto color (capsule shell)]. Contains soy and shellfish (Antarctic krill)

NO: Yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, milk, salt, sugar, starch or preservatives.

 

Warnings:

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you are taking with your health care providers.

Do not accept if seal is broken.

Store between 59º-86ºF. Keep out of the reach of children.

Due to natural color variations in ingredients, we have added natural carob and annatto color to our softgel for color consistency.

If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctors before using this product. If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor. Do not consume this product if you are allergic to shellfish.


Q. What Is Beta-Carotene? What Are The Benefits Of Beta-Carotene?
A. Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables. Beta-carotene's chemical formula - C40H56 - was discovered in 1907. The human body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A (retinol) - beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A. We need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes, our immune system, and good eye health and vision.

Q.Which foods are rich in beta-carotene?
A.The following foods are rich in beta-carotene:
Apricots, Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Chinese cabbage, Chives, Dandelion leaves, Grapefruit, Herbs & Spices - chilli powder, oregano, paprika, parsley, Kale, Ketchup, Many margarines, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Pumpkin, Spinach, Squash, Sweet potatoes.

Q.What is vitamin A?
A.Vitamin A is a vitamin, a substance found in foods that is necessary for human health. Vitamin A is found in liver, various dairy products with fat, such as milk, cheese, butter and ice cream, and in fatty fish such as herring, sardines, and tuna. It can also be found in the liver oils of shark, cod, and halibut. Vitamin A is known to play a part in cell differentiation, a process by which cells “mature.” Differentiation helps prevent inappropriate growth, such as the uncontrolled cell growth that is seen in cancer. Many studies in animals show that vitamin A and similar compounds decrease the incidence of cancer.

Q.What are Health benefits of beta carotene?
A.Being an important flavonoid compound, beta carotene has powerful antioxidant functions, helps the body scavenge free radicals, thereby limiting the damage to cell membranes, DNA and protein structures in the cell. Research studies suggest that dietary intake of foods high in β-carotene has positive association with decreased risk of cardio-vascular disease as well as oral cavity, and lung cancers. When converted to vitamin A in the intestines it has all the functions of vitamin A such as visual cycle, reproduction (sperm production), maintenance of epithelial functions, growth and development.

Q.What is alpha-carotene?
A.Alpha-carotene is one of the most abundant carotenoids in the North American diet. It is a "provitamin A" compound, one of approximately 50 carotenoids able to be converted in the body into retinol, an active form of vitamin A. Alpha-carotene has approximately one-half of the vitamin A activity of beta-carotene.

Q.What can foods rich in alpha-carotene do for you?
A.Protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Provide a source of vitamin A
Enhance the functioning of your immune system
Help your reproductive system function properly
What events and lifestyle factors can indicate a need for more foods that are rich in alpha-carotene?
Smoking and regular alcohol consumption
Low intake of fruits and vegetable

Q.What are the functions of alpha-carotene?
A.Preventing Vitamin A Deficiency:
Until late in the 20th Century, the functions of carotenoids, including alpha-carotene, were discussed only in terms of their potential vitamin A activity. Alpha-carotene is one of approximately 50 carotenoids of the known 600,that are called "provitamin A" compounds because the body can convert them into retinol, an active form of vitamin A. As a result, foods that contain alpha-carotene can help prevent vitamin A deficiency. In addition to beta-carotene andbeta-cryptoxanthin, alpha-carotene is among the most commonly consumed provitamin A carotenoids in the North American diet.
Antioxidant & Immune-Enhancing Activity:
In recent years, carotenoids including alpha-carotene have received a tremendous amount of attention as potential anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds. Alpha-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, protecting the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Promoting Proper Cell Communication:
In addition to their antioxidant and immune-enhancing activity, carotenoids including alpha-carotene have shown the ability to stimulate cell to cell communication. Researchers now believe that poor communication between cells may be one of the causes of the overgrowth of cells, a condition which eventually leads to cancer. By promoting proper communication between cells, carotenoids may play a role in cancer prevention.

Q.What are deficiency symptoms for alpha-carotene?
A.A low dietary intake of carotenoids such as alpha-carotene is not known to directly cause any diseases or health conditions, at least in the short term. However, if your intake of vitamin A is also low, a dietary deficiency of alpha-carotene and/or other provitamin  A carotenoids can cause the symptoms associated with vitamin A deficiency. In addition, long-term inadequate intake of carotenoids is associated with chronic disease, including heart disease and various cancers. One important mechanism for this carotenoid-disease relationship appears to be free radicals. Research indicates that diets low in alpha-carotene and carotenoids can increase the body's susceptibility to damage from free radicals. As a result, over the long term, alpha-carotene deficient diets may increase tissue damage from free radical activity, and increase risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancers.

Q.What foods provide alpha-carotene?
A.Alpha-carotene can be found in concentrated amounts in a variety of foods including sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, cilantro, fresh thyme, cantaloupe, romaine lettuce and broccoli. carrots, winter squash, tomatoes, green beans, cilantro, Swiss chard, apples, avocadoes and cantaloupe.

 


COUNTRY LIFE IS A GOOD PRODUCT.  (02/10/2011)  
I'm using this product to help my eyes and hope it does protect them and makes them stronger.

EXCELLENT SOURCE OF MIXED CAROTENOIDS  (24/10/2011)  
Great product. Delivery was fast and the goods arrived in mint condition.