Solgar Advanced Antioxidant Formula - 120 Vegetable Capsules

Solgar Advanced Antioxidant Formula is an all-encompassing antioxidant formula containing several vitamins and minerals to assist in 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 Solgar Advanced Antioxidant 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.

Several food-based bio-compounds have been used to create this specialist formula such as Green Tea, Red Wine and Pycnogenol (a US registered trademark name for products which contain bark from the French maritime pine tree). Plant-based antioxidants have been added to further strengthen the combination, using Ginkgo biloba, Spirulina and Milk thistle.

Solgar Advanced Antioxidant Formula is suitable for those on a vegan diet and to be taken as two vegetable capsules 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 teeth
• The normal energy-yielding metabolism
• The normal functioning of the nervous system
• The normal psychological function
• The normal functioning of the immune system (as well as during and after intense physical exercise)
• The protection of cells from oxidative stress
• The reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• The regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• The increase of iron absorption

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and an essential nutrient as it is a primary antioxidant. It also contains natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol).

Zinc contributes to:

• Hair, skin and nails maintenance
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Cognitive function
• Fertility and reproduction
• Metabolism of vitamin A
• Testosterone levels in the blood
• Vision function
• Immune system function
• Maintenance of normal bones
• Protection of cells from oxidative stress

Manganese contributes to:

• Normal energy-yielding metabolism
• Maintenance of normal bones
• Normal formation of connective tissue
• Protection of cells from oxidative stress

Rose hips contain bioflavonoids which naturally occur with vitamin C in nature. Bioflavonoids help to enhance the absorption and bioavailability so make sure you will receive all the benefits from vitamin C.

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from vegetable oils and with strong antioxidant capabilities.

Vitamin A contributes to:

• Normal iron metabolism
• Maintenance of normal mucous membranes
• Maintenance of normal skin
• Maintenance of normal vision
• Normal function of the immune system
• Process of cell specialisation

Selenium contributes to:

• Normal spermatogenesis
• Maintenance of normal hair
• Maintenance of normal nails
• Normal function of the immune system
• Normal thyroid function
• Protection of cells from oxidative stress

Copper contributes to:

• Maintenance of normal connective tissues
• Normal energy-yielding metabolism
• Normal functioning of the nervous system
• Normal hair pigmentation
• Normal iron transport in the body
• Normal skin pigmentation
• Normal function of the immune system
• Protection of cells from oxidative stress

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) contributes to:

• Normal energy-yielding metabolism
• Normal functioning of the nervous system
• Maintenance of normal mucous membranes
• Maintenance of normal red blood cells
• Maintenance of normal skin
• Maintenance of normal vision
• Normal metabolism of iron
• Protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Reduction of tiredness and fatigue

This product also contains:

• Taurine is an essential amino acid that cannot be made by the body. It is involved in various processes in the body
• L-Glutathione is formed by linking of 3 amino acids, namely glutamin acid, cysteine and glycerine. It plays an important role within the liver
• L-Cysteine is an amino acid, bearing sulphur, which plays a role in metabolism as it assists the synthesis of fatty acids into energy. It is also involved in the synthesis of keratin, the protein found in skin, hair and nails. It can also be used to make glutathione
• Carotenoids are what produce bright yellow, red and orange colours in plants, vegetables and fruits

About Solgar

Since 1947, Solgar has created the finest nutritional supplements in small batches, based on tireless research and using only the finest raw materials. When it comes to quality, Solgar is The Gold Standard.

With more than 300 products that bear the hallmark of the gold label, distributed in over 60 countries across the globe, Solgar is trusted by millions of consumers worldwide. They are also committed to protecting the environment and have been Carbon Neutral since 2010.

Vegetable Capsule Shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, Anti-caking Agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, Powdered plant base (Spirulina, Ginkgo biloba extract, Milk thistle extract, Gotu kola extract), Bulking Agent: microcrystalline cellulose, Powdered extracts of green tea [15 mg polyphenols], Red wine [4.5 mg polyphenols] and Pycnogenol, [3 mg procyanidins].

120 Vegicaps

As a food supplement for adults take two vegetable capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

French Maritime Pine Bark Extract - Products containing this extract should not be used by children, pregnant women or nursing mothers.