Carotrenoids: Carotenoids are fat soluble pigments and are potent family of antioxidants that include alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Fat in the diet is very essential for proper absorption of carotenoids. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A as needed.
Vitamin A: Vitamin A is involved in cell communication, vision, reproduction and immune function. Vitamin A is technically known as retinol. Vitamin A also functions as important hormone-like growth factor in a oxidized form known as retinoic acid.
Signs of deficiency:
- Night blindness
Effective for:
- Infection fighter
- Decrease risk of cataract and age related macular degeneration
- AIDS
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary diseases-emphysema
- Digestive ailments- colitis, crohn’s disease, duodenal ulcer
- Cancer
- Women's health concern-premenstrual syndromes, menopausal symptoms, for pregnancy related complications.
- Wound healing
- Blood sugar disorders
Recommended Dose:
An average adult should consume 5,000 IU of vitamin A daily. For retinol-deficiency-related illness up to 100,000 IU per day.
Beta-carotene: A potent antioxidant in its own right.
Effective for:
- Cancer
- Heart disease-Angina, increase the level of protective HDL cholesterol
- Immune reinforcement
Lutein and zexanthin: Lutein and zexanthin are concentrated in the macular, the true- centre of sight at the back of the retina.
Effective for:
- Protect the eyes
- Ward off cataracts
- Reduce risk of macular degeneration
Lycopene: Lycopene is the pigments that colors tomatoes and watermelons.
Effective for:
- Cancer- breast, lung, endometrium, prostate
Recommended Dose:
Ideal source of carotenoid supplements are those derived from algae or whole food concentrates. For preventive care 10,000-25,000 IU, 75,000 IU for cancer fighting.
