Antioxidant Nutrients is a combination of several vitamins and minerals who all have strong antioxidant benefits, creating a holistic approach to minimising the damage caused by free radicals.Free radicals are produced by the body when you breathe, digest food, exercise or even sleep. They are naturally occurring as they are created by emotional stress, ultraviolet light, radiation and air pollution. Free radicals damage the body by causing deterioration of the cells, lowering the defences against diseases and putting the body into a stress’ state. To counter the effect of free radicals, a balance of antioxidants is required. The most important Antioxidants include: Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium and components found in certain plants including Turmeric, and Ginkgo Biloba.Antioxidants can be obtained by eating a healthy and balanced diet, but taking a supplement might be desirable to achieve an optimal intake of antioxidants.The special Antioxidant Nutrients formula combines the vitamins C and E, with minerals such as Zinc, Selenium and Copper, all of which have strong antioxidant benefits. To create a holistic approach, several amino acids have also been included in this formula.Antioxidant Nutrients is suitable for those on a vegan diet and to be taken as 1 tablet daily, containing both vitamins and minerals, as well as amino acids.Vitamin C contributes to:The normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teethThe normal energy-yielding metabolismThe normal functioning of the nervous systemThe normal psychological functionThe normal functioning of the immune system, as well as during and after intense physical exerciseThe protection of cells from oxidative stressThe reduction of tiredness and fatigueThe regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin EThe increaseof iron absorptionZinc contributes toHair, skin and nails maintenanceCarbohydrate metabolismCognitive functionFertility and reproductionMetabolism of vitamin ATestosterone levels in the bloodVision functionImmune system functionMaintenance of normal bonesProtection of cells from oxidative stressSelenium contributes to:Normal spermatogenesisMaintenance of normal hairMaintenance of normal nailsNormal function of the immune systemNormal thyroid functionProtection of cells from oxidative stressCopper contributes to:Maintenance of normal connective tissuesNormal energy-yielding metabolismNormal functioning of the nervous systemNormal hair pigmentationNormal iron transport in the bodyNormal skin pigmentationNormal function of the immune systemProtection of cells from oxidative stressThis product also contains:Vitamin E - a fat-soluble vitamin and an essential nutrient as it is a primary antioxidant. It also contains natural Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) which in studies has shown to be 1.3 times more bioavailable than synthetic forms**. IngredientsVitamin C (as L-Ascorbic acid), Bulking Agents: (microcrystalline cellulose, pea starch, alginate hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, dicalcium phosphate), Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate), L-Cysteine (as HCI), Anti-caking Agents: (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate, vegetable stearic acid), Zinc (as citrate), L-Glutathione, Cross-Linked Cellulose Gum, Glazing Agents: (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, vegetable glycerin (from palm kernel oil and coconut oil)), Natural Source Beta-carotene, Copper (as bisglycinate), Selenium (as L-selenomethionine), Mixed Carotenoids.
