Vitamin A stimulates the production and activity of white blood cells, takes part in remodeling bone, helps maintain the health of endothelial cells (those lining the body's interior surfaces), and regulates cell growth and division. Although it is relatively easy to get too little Vitamin A, it is also easy to get too much. Intake of up to 10,000 IU, twice the current recommended daily level, is thought to be safe. However, there is some evidence that this amount of preformed Vitamin A (retinol), might increase the risk of hip fracture or some birth defects. Therefore, when you take higher doses of Vitamin A, it does not serve its purpose as an antioxidant. The recommended daily dose of Vitamin A is 2,300 IU for women and 3,000 IU for men, which is sufficient to support normal gene expression, immune function, and vision. Based on the Linus Pauling Institute, to take multivitamin supplements could supply as much as 5,000 IU/day of Vitamin A. That amount has been associated with adverse effects on bone health in older adults. For this reason, Linus Pauling Institute recommends taking a multivitamin supplement that provides no more than 2,500 IU of Vitamin A (as retinol) or a supplement that provides 5,000 IU of Vitamin A, of which at least 50% comes from Beta-Carotene. High potency Vitamin A supplements should not be used without medical supervision due to the risk of toxicity. We balance our supplements following these guidelines to assure that you have the right dose of vitamin A.
Vitamin C is a great antioxidant, immune system booster, and cell protector. Everyday, the collagen in our connective tissues depends on vitamin C to keep it strong. Vitamin C can speed up healing of wounds, minimize bruising, and prevent inflammation. Its antioxidant properties protect our skin against the signs of aging caused by harmful free-radicals.
Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. It has been found that vitamin E and vitamin C are more powerful together than separately. If you are taking statin drugs, like Zocor, Prevachol, Lipitor, Crestor, consult your physician about taking vitamin E and C in larger dosed for they may reduce the effect of the statin drugs.
Daily doses of Selenium may help to prevent prostate cancer. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer.
Alpha lipoic acid can help our body recycle vitamins C and other antioxidants to enhance their effectiveness.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent damage from free radicals and unstable oxygen molecules. It can also dissolve in both water and fat, thus making it a universal antioxidant that can reach skin tissues and other body tissues that other antioxidants cannot get.