All One Vitamins

Carotenoids

Carotenoids are plant based antioxidants. They include beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Research evidence suggests carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Lycopene, which is concentrated in the prostate gland, is believed to protect the prostate from cancer. Lutein is thought to prevent or stop the progression of macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness. Beta carotene the precursor to vitamin A is probably the most well known carotenoid, being responsible for the bright orange and yellow colors of vegetables. Beta carotene itself has been found to increase the lungs’ defense systems in smokers or those exposed to airborne toxins.

Bioflavanoids

Bioflavanoids are a group of about 5,000 compounds that act as antioxidants. They occur in fruits, vegetables, green tea, soy products, herbs and spices. They have been shown to be beneficial in treating a variety of conditions, including allergies, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and viral infections. They also increase effectiveness of C and E by helping them regenerate after neutralizing free radicals in the blood and tissues.

Bioflavanoids are plant compounds found in citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables and other typically vitamin C rich foods. Bioflavanoids play an important role in healing capillaries and helping the body form collagen, which holds body tissues together. The bioflavanoids are also known collectively as vitamin P. Some of the most common ones include hesperidin, quercitin, rutin and anthocyadins. Bioflavanoids exhibit a broad range of antioxidant activity and are taken to treat nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and a tendancy to bruise. Studies have shown that flavanoids play a key role in protecting people against the effects of environmental toxins, especially air pollutants (ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, pesticides and heavy metals).