Antioxidant Vitamin
Antioxidants- According to a study sponsored by the National Eye Institute (NEL), the antioxidants Beta Carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and Zinc reduce the risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr. Paul,
stated" They will play a key role in helping people at high risk for developing advanced AMD keep their vision."
Complete
Line of Antioxidant Products
A French study researching the levels of antioxidants (tocopherol in general) in relation to AMD showed an 82% reduction in risk of AMD in the highest quintile, compared to the lowest after vitamin E supplementation. Concluding vitamin E may provide protection against AMD. (10)
In a study done by the Department of Ophthalmology, at the Nihon University School of Medicine, of Tokyo Japan, the serum levels of vitamin A, C, E and Zinc, from 35 patients with AMD were compared to the levels of 66 controls. The average serum levels of Zinc and vitamin E were significantly lower then that of the controls. They concluded subnormal levels of Zinc and vitamin E may be associated with the development of AMD. (11)
Antioxidant Vitamin Varieties
Conceived on such research, I
Comp[TM] includes each of these important antioxidants, not in trace amounts, in therapeutic doses, again to fully support your patients needs. Advancing with our heritage of purity and potency, Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc. cuts no corners in the quality of ingredients in our supplements. I
Comp[TM] provides 400IU of all natural Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol), 1000mg of vitamin C, and 50mg. of Zinc
(gluconate). Copper is also include in this formulation to prevent zinc-induced copper deficiency. (12)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a vitamin-like antioxidant, at times referred to as the "universal antioxidant," because it is soluble in both fat and water. (13)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is especially beneficial to the membranes in that it interacts, even regenerates several other antioxidants back to their active states, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and
Glutathione.
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