Vitamin A + Carotenoids
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Vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of many biological processes, including vision, 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 BCMO1 (beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase 1) enzyme can reduce the efficiency of converting carotenoids to retinal by 69%. Known as single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), these common variations can be countered by retinol (vitamin A) supplementation. Because variations in the BCMO1 gene have also been associated with macular pigment density, this formula includes a mixture 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 to antioxidant defenses by protecting cell phospholipid membranes from oxidative stress.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule):
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate) 1500 mcg RAE (5000 IU)
FloraGLO® Lutein (from Tagetes erecta herb flowering oleoresin) 3 mg
Zeaxanthin (from Tagetes erecta herb flowering oleoresin) 500 mcg
AstaReal ® Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 500 mcg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Red beet root powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, purified water, hypo-allergenic plant cellulose.
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