Beta carotene
Beta Carotene is an orange pigment found in orange fruits and vegetables as well as some green vegetables. Beta Carotene is also referred to as pro-vitamin A because it is converted to retinol the active form of vitamin A in our body. Where excessive intake of Vitamin A can be toxic, Beta Carotene is water soluble and non toxic, therefore a safe supplement to ingest in high doses. Beta Carotene is converted to retinol only as the body requires it.

Benefits:
  • May assist in the prevention and nutritional management of atherosclerosis, stroke, angina and other forms of heart disease.
  • May help prevent premature ageing and protect the body against the degenerative effects of the ageing process.
  • May have a protective role in the immune system.
Deficiency signs:   
  • Skin problems.
  • Increased risk of respiratory infections.
  • Visual impairment.
Increased Requirements:   
Requirements increases when less than 5 fruits and vegetables are consumed per day.

Precautions:   
Doses exceeding 20 mg Beta Carotene per day should be avoided by people at risk of, or suffering with lung cancer.

Signs of excess:   
  • High intakes of Beta Carotene are not toxic.
  • Carotenodermia: peculiar, non-harmful, temporary yellow-orange discolouration of the skin.
 

Co-enzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 works along with certain enzymes to support the body’s bioenergetic functions, as part of energy metabolism.  It is one of the quinones families, an essential substance needed by our body to produce energy.
  • It is known as “Nature’s Energiser”, or “The Elixir of Life”
  • It may help with muscle function.  
  • It supports Vitamin E and its functions.
  • It has potent antioxidant properties.
  • Supports the healthy functioning of the immune system.
  • Helps to regulates cardiovascular functions.
  • May assists in the treatment of numerous cardiovascular problems, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, heart palpitations and angina.
  • May assists in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and has been shown to reduce tremor associated with this disease.
Deficiency signs:   
Lack of energy in the elderly.

Increased Requirements:    
Ageing.

Precautions:   
Do not take in conjunction with certain cardiovascular medicines. Contact your pharmacist, your physician or our head office.
 

Green Tea Extract
Green tea (Camellia sinensis folium extract) is a widely used herb in Eastern and Western herbalism.  It is known for its potent antioxidant properties due to its high polyphenol content.
  • Green tea is effective as a potent antioxidant.
  • It has anti-ageing, cell protective effects.
  • It has cancer protective and anti-cancer properties.
  • It combats arthritis/rheumatism if taken over a longer period of time as it is known to have mild anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Green tea has mild diuretic and detoxifying effects.
  • It helps to prevent some forms of heart disease.
  • It may help to increase mental and, to a certain extent, physical performance.
Deficiency signs:   
None known – not an essential nutrient or food.

Precautions:   
•    Green tea naturally contains small quantities of caffeine.
•    Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding or when suffering from arrhythmia or stomach ulcers.

Signs of excess:   
Symptoms of caffeine sensitivity, such as insomnia and nervous irritability.
 

Lycopene
Benefits:   
  • Lycopene is a potent antioxidant (carotenoid) found in tomatoes, strawberries and ruby grapefruit.
  • Lycopene supports cardiovascular health by promoting healthy blood circulation. It may thus also assist in keeping eyes healthy.
  • Lycopene may help prevent diseases such as cancer due to their antioxidant effect.
  • Lycopene may have a supportive effect on the immune system.
Precautions:   
  • None known
 

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