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Vitamin A + Carotenoids
90 vegetarian capsules
$39.50
Provides preformed vitamin A to support cellular, ocular and immune function, plus carotenoids to promote retinal and macular health
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Product Details
Vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of a large number of biological processes, including eyesight, the integrity of mucous membranes and epithelial surfaces, and the body's immune defense system. Although many people are able to convert provitamin A carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, into vitamin A, recent research has revealed that genetic variations may limit this conversion in some people. Genetic variations in the enzyme BCMO1 (beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase 1) can reduce the efficiency of converting carotenoids to retinal by 69%. Called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), these common variations can be countered with retinol (vitamin A) supplementation. As variations in the BCMO1 gene have also been linked to macular pigment density, this formula includes a blend of lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin, the two carotenoids found in macular pigment, are antioxidants that help maintain good eye health. Astaxanthin provides additional support for antioxidant defenses by protecting the phospholipid membranes of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin A with Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin
- Helps maintain vision, skin, membranes and immune function
- Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good eye health
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) 1494 mcg EAR (5000 IU), FloraGlo® Lutein (from the oleoresin of the flowering herb of Tagetes erecta) 3 mg, OPTISHARP® zeaxanthin 500 mcg, AstaRea® l astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 500 mcg.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Beet root powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, purified water, hypo-allergenic plant cellulose.
Suggested Use
1 capsule daily, with a meal.
Cautions
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.
Chronic use of large amounts of vitamin A (10,000 IU or above) can cause symptoms of vitamin A toxicity, including fatigue, irritability, depression, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, mild fever, dry skin, anemia, decreased white blood cells, or birth defects.
Consult your physician for more information.
Vitamin A supplementation should be avoided in individuals taking retinoid medications.
It may also be contraindicated with bloodthinning medications, tetracycline antibiotics and hepatotoxic medications.
Consult your physician for more information.