Nature's Way Multi-Carotene Antioxidant -- 60 Softgels - Nature's Way Beta Carotene

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What are Free Radicals Free radicals or oxidants are unstable molecules that damages cells and DNA. The ffects of oxidants on the body have been compared to rusting out. They are products of normal metabolism, exercise and immune reactions. They also come from outside the body through environment factors. What Are Antioxidants Antioxidants stabilize free radicals and protect surrounding cells from damage. When the body has a robust supply of antioxidants, they inhibit free radical formation. What are Carotenes Carotenes are powerful antioxidants found on plants and vegetables. Why is Alpha Carotene Important Studies show that Alpha Carotene may have as much as ten times the protective effects of beta carotene in certain tissues and organs. Protectamins Multi-Carotene Antioxidant Complex Contains several antioxidants from the Carotene family, and the highest level of Alpha Carotene available, naturally extracted from red palm fruit. Studies also show that carotene complexes are more effective than any single carotene. Antioxidant Ability* As compared with Beta Carotene, these carotenes are superior antioxidants: Beta Carotene 100% Alpha Carotene 135% Gamma Carotene 180% Lycopene 220% Total Antioxidant Potential** The blend of Carotenes in Protectamins is superior to Beta Carotene alone: Multi-Carotene Complex Marine Beta Carotene 100% Synthetic Beta Carotene 96% *Singlet oxygen(free radical)quenching ability **Based on typical assay of equivalent doses of 30,000 IU Beta Carotene