Beta-carotene is a yellowish compound found in most yellow, orange and dark green vegetables, and converted in the body to Vitamin A. Vitamin A can be toxic but Beta Carotene is not. Beta-carotene is a safe precursor of vitamin A. Human intestinal enzymes convert dietary beta-carotene into active vitamin A. 1mg. of beta-carotene provides 1,667 I.U. of vitamin A activity. Beta-carotene not converted to vitamin A is absorbed intact and has other functions in the body. They protect cells from free radical damage which are unstable chemicals formed in the body during metabolism and from exposure to environmental sources such as pollution and cigarette smoke. Free radicals ARE necessary for energy metabolism and immune function, but when an excessive number of free radicals are formed, they can attack healthy cells, especially their membrane lipids and proteins. This, in turn, is thought to contribute to a number of degenerative diseases. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of beta-carotene for normal immune function. The immune benefits are due to its vitamin A precursor role and its antioxidant function. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Cancer Institute recommend an intake of 5mg. (8,335 I.U.) or more of beta-carotene. Unfortunately, most diets provide only 1-2mg. (1,667-3,334 I.U.) per day.

Adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed.

100 caps

More than any other tissue in the body, the ocular lens and retina are continually exposed to oxygen and intense light radiation. Both light and oxygen can create free radicals that play havoc with membrane lipids of visual cells. Experts believe that the uncontrolled generation of free radicals in the eyes can ultimately lead to macular degeneration and cataracts. Therefore, ocular tissue relies on a strong antioxidant defense system to protect them from free radical damage. Bilberries, a northern European cousin of North American blueberries, are a rich source of anthocyanosides, a class of flavonoids recognized for their importance in eye health. Bilberry anthocyanosides are potent antioxidants in the visual cells fo the retina, and help maintain normal blood flow in the fine capillary blood vessels that nourish the eyes and other tissues. Bilberry also acts as a diuretic and urinary tract antiseptic, and is useful for hypoglycemia, inflammation, stress, anxiety, night blindness and cataracts.

Adults take 1 capsule 3 times daily between meals or as directed.

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A vitamin-like substance that may help improve metabolism and nutritionally reduce retinal disease, cataract formation and peripheral nerve and heart damage. It may also aid in the conversion of food into energy, prevent food from being stored as fat, and help the body get rid of toxins. Lipoic Acid is unique among antioxidants because it is both a water-soluble and fat-soluble compound involved in numerous metabolic reactions within the body. Scientists have touted its ability to combat oxidative stress in cataract formation, neurodegeneration and radiation injury. It is also being used as a potential therapeutic agent to treat diseases related to intercellular depletion of glutathione including HIV infection, congestive heart failure and cataracts.  Alpha-Lipoic Acid is especially important for diabetics because it may improve blood glucose by improving insulin action while also inhibiting the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which contributes to heart disease.

Adults take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily or as directed.

60 caps

Lutein is an antioxidant in the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are a class of compounds related to Vitamin A, the best known of which is Beta-Carotene, but there are others as well, like Lutein, Lycopene and Alpha- and Gamma- Carotene. Lutein acts as an antioxidant in the eye, protecting cells in eye tissue from damage caused by sunlight. It may help prevent macular degeneration, a common, age-related cause of vision loss in which the macula (the part of the retina that distinguishes detail in the center of the field of vision) gradually breaks down. A new study, examining how specific carotenoids protect against particular types and stages of colon cancer, has found Lutein to have the greatest protective effect.

Adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed.

60 caps

The nutrients contained within OcuDyne II supports the structure and various functions of the eye. OcuDyne II contains prime antioxidants, key amino acids, minerals, bioflavonoids and extracts of ginkgo biloba and bilberry. But the key ingredient is Lutein, a carotenoid and powerful antioxidant known to be deposited specifically in two areas of the eye: the lens and the macula (the macular region of the retina), which is responsible for central vision. Here is a list of ingredients contained in OcuDyne II: Vitamin A (77% as Beta Carotene); Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Thiamin; Riboflavin; Niacin; Vitamin B6; Folic Acid; Vitamin B12; Pantothenic Acid; Calcium; Iodine; Magnesium; Zinc; Selenium; Copper; Manganese; Chromium; Molybdenum; Boron; N-Acetyl-Cysteine; L-Glycine; L-Methionine; L-Taurine; Glutamic Acid; Lutein (pure Lutein); Zeaxanthin; Quercetin; Horsetail extract; Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract and Bilberry extract.

Adults take 2-4 capsules once or twice daily with meals or as directed.

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